student handbook - Baton Rouge Community College

Message from the ChancellorDear Students:On behalf of our faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome youto Baton Rouge Community College! We are delighted that you havechosen our college as the place to pursue your academic, professional,and personal educational goals.This handbook is presented as a supplement to the BRCC Catalog andis meant to provide you with information that will be of interest to youas a BRCC student. Important policies and procedures are discussed,as well as additional opportunities for you to take advantage of whileattending our college.As a regionally accredited institution, BRCC offers academic curriculaand programs to meet the widely varying educational needs of a diversestudent population. However, what will quickly become evident as youreview this guide and attend our institution is that we strongly believein learning that takes place outside the classroom as well. BRCC offersa strong variety of opportunities for you to engage in activities andprograms designed to enrich college life and provide you with a morecomplete, well-rounded educational experience.What will also become evident is that our faculty and staff make everyeffort to assist students in achieving their objectives. We stronglybelieve in the power of possibilities here at BRCC, and we are proudto provide an outstanding environment that fosters educational andpersonal growth for all our students.I am excited that you have chosen BRCC. We encourage you to dive in,to explore, to get involved in the wide variety of programs, supportservices, and extracurricular ac tivities we offer... in short, we encourageyou to imagine what you can do!Sincerely,Myrtle E. B. Dorsey, Ph.D.Chancellor

Message from the Vice Chancellorfor Student AffairsDear Students:Welcome to Baton Rouge Community College! Your decision to attendour institution is the first step into a world of expanding possibilities,and we are delighted to be a part of your journey.At BRCC, we have made the use of best practices and advanced learningresources a part of our educational philosophy, and we strive to meetthat standard for educational opportunities outside the classroom, aswell. Our college’s outstanding academic curricula are supplementedby a strong variety of activities and programs that are offered tosupplement classroom learning and enhance the overall collegeexperience. Also, because we encourage our students to dream, weunderstand that sometimes a little help is needed in making thosedreams a reality. Our college has an array of student support services toassist students with the various issues they may encounter on the roadto achieving their goals.At BRCC, we not only encourage involvement... we also welcomeleadership. Through programs such as the Student GovernmentAssociation, we offer students a voice in shaping the direction of thecollege’s events and activities. We also provide opportunities to developadditional programs and activities to meet the varying interests of ourdiverse student body. As a student, you have the chance to not onlyutilize our services, but also shape them to better serve you, your fellowstudents, and future students as well.We look forward to the contributions you have to offer to ourcommunity and your fellow students. We are excited to be a partnerwith you in your educational efforts, and we encourage you to getinvolved at BRCC!Sincerely,Stephen L. Hilterbran, Ed.D.Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Table of ContentsAbout this Handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Interesting Facts About BRCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Academic and Student Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Maintaining F-1 Student Visa Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Veterans Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Magnolia Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Library Reference Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Library Circulation of Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Dual, Online, and Evening/Weekend Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12The Teaching and Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Open Computer Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13The Center for Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Academic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Student Academic Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Student Grade Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Academic Probation and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Appeals Procedure for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Drops and Withdrawals from Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Eligible Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Applying for Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Affordability and Cost of Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Student Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Statement of Non-Discrimination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Student Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32A. Student Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32B. Student Regulations and Rules of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34C. Additional Rules of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Disciplinary Sanctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Cheating and Plagiarism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Standards of Conduct for Use of BRCC Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Display of Non-College Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Sales and Solicitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Free Expression Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Student Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Visitors on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Graduation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Graduation Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Student Programs and Resources (SPAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Starting or Organizing Student Clubs/Organizations . . . . . . . . . . 48Current Clubs/Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Student Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51TRIO Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Upward Bound Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Office of Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Reporting Procedures for Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Owner Responsibilities/Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Parking on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Traffic and Parking Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Special Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Federal Disclosure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Identification Cards (IDs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Office of Environmental Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Hazard, Incident, or Injury Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Emergency Procedures and Safety Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Smoke-Free Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Appendix A – Student Discrimination Grievance Policy . . . . . . . . . 59Appendix B – Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure . . . . . . . . . 62Appendix C – Sexual Assault Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Appendix D – Federal Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Appendix E – Academic Integrity Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71Appendix F – Academic Suspension Appeal Policy andProcedures - Student, Registrar, and Appeals Committee . . . . . . . 75Appendix G – Alcohol and Drug Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76Appendix H – Student Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Appendix I – Academic Renewal Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82Appendix J – Student Organization andFundraising Projects Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Appendix K – Club/Organization Advisor Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 86Appendix L – Default Prevention and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Where to go for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Free Speech Student Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

About this HandbookThis handbook was prepared by BRCC for students to use as a guide.While efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the material statedherein, the college reserves the right to change any provision listed inthis handbook without prior notice. The college will attempt to advisestudents of any changes.Information concerning the academic requirements for graduation isavailable on campus or the BRCC Web site. Students are responsible forknowing the current graduation requirements for the degree programsin which they are enrolled.1

Did You Know?Interesting Current Facts aboutBaton Rouge Community College(based on the Fall 2009 student body)• The average age of BRCC students is 24 years old.• More than 58% of the students at BRCC are women.• Ninety-nine percent of the students attending BRCC are in-state.• Students take part in planning and implementing student activitiesat BRCC.• Students can participate in one or more of the 25 recognized clubs/organizations at BRCC.• Fifty-five percent of BRCC students attend class full-time.• There are a total of 283 full-time and part-time faculty membersalong with 119 full-time staff members.• BRCC offers both academic and career education.• BRCC promotes life-long learning.• Over $5.5 million in state, federal, and institutional aid was awardedto 43% of registered BRCC students.2

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhen is registration?Registration is ongoing. To learn about registration, students should reviewthe Schedule of Classes, check the BRCC website, or visit the Officeof Enrollment Services located in the Bienvenue Student Center.How long must an individual reside in Louisiana before beingconsidered a resident?Individuals must reside and/or work in Louisiana for at least one year(365 days) immediately preceding the first official day of classes for thesemester they wish to attend. Refer to the latest BRCC College Catalog.Do I have to take the BRCC Placement Test if I have ACT or SAT scores?Yes. ACT and SAT test scores do not always accurately indicate the propercourse placement for a student, especially if the test scores are morethan three years old. Therefore, BRCC administers the COMPASS PlacementTest. All new students should take COMPASS after applying foradmission and before being advised.I do not want to receive credit for classes. Am I required to complete anapplication?Yes, ALL students must complete an Application for Admission in order toregister at BRCC. After completing the application process, a student caneither enroll for or audit a class (see the “Glossary”).How do I obtain a transcript for another institution or an employer?First, complete a Transcript Request form available in the Office of EnrollmentServices, or print one from the Web site at www.mybrcc.edu. Also, aletter can be sent to Baton Rouge Community College, Office of EnrollmentServices, 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Theletter should include the student’s name (printed), signature, socialsecurity number, and an address where a transcript can be mailed. Fed eralregulations require that a student’s transcript be released only upon thatstudent’s written consent, which much bear the student’s signature.Where should other institutions of higher education send transcript(s)and application materials?Other institutions should send transcripts to Baton Rouge CommunityCollege, Office of Enrollment Services, 201 Community College Drive,Baton Rouge, LA 70806.3

How do I register for online courses?Students can apply to take online courses the same way they apply toenroll in other college courses. Details are available in the Schedule ofClasses.Where can I take online course tests?A prospective student should contact the Director of Dual, Online,Evening & Weekend Learning at 216-8076 or contact the instructor andmake arrange ments to take the test.How do I obtain a parking hangtag?Parking hangtags and maps of the BRCC campus are available in theOffice of Public Safety, located in the Bienvenue Student Center.Does BRCC offer childcare for students’ children?Currently, the college does not offer childcare services. However, thereare qualified and reliable childcare facilities located in close proxim ity tothe campus.Is it necessary to have a BRCC identification card?All students are required to carry a BRCC ID Card in order to gainentrance into the parking garage, check out books, print/copy, and useother services offered by the college. Some local merchants offer discountsto BRCC students; and to take advantage of the offers, a studentID card must be presented.How do I qualify for the Dean’s List?To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete a minimum oftwelve (12) or more credit hours and maintain a grade point average(GPA) of 3.5 or higher with no letter grade lower than a “C”.How do I join a student club/organization?To join a club/organization, a student should complete an applicationfor that club/organization in the Office of Student Programs andResources (SPAR), located in the Bienvenue Student Center. Theapplication will be forwarded to the club’s advisor, who will contact theprospective member.4

Where do I obtain an application for federal financial aid (FAFSA)?To obtain an application, visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarshipslocated in the Bienvenue Student Center, or go online to www.fafsa.ed.gov.What scholarships are available, and where can I apply?Scholarship awards are based on availability of funds. To obtain acomplete list of the scholarships offered at BRCC and their qualify ingrequirements/criteria. Students should visit the BRCC Web site atwww.mybrcc.edu and click on the link for the Office of FinancialAid and Scholarships. Students can also download the scholarshipapplication from this link, as well as at any of the student kiosks locatedin each building on campus.5

Maintaining F-1 StudentVisa StatusA student entering the United Stateson an F-1 student visa agrees to adhereto certain immigration rules.Violations of these rules can resultin deportation and could affect thestudent’s ability to re-enter the UnitedStates. To maintain F-1 student status:1. International students must register for - and be enrolled in - aminimum of 12 credit hours (full-time status) for both fall andspring semesters. International students can opt to enroll in thesummer term and take fewer than 12 semester hours (unless thesummer term is their first term of enrollment). There are no ex cusedabsences; international students should contact their instruc torif they are going to miss a class. When an international studentcompletes his/her program of study at BRCC, he/she can stay in theUnited States up to 60 days, or re-enroll and enter a new program ofstudy at the college.2. International students are only eligible to work for a maximumof 20 hours per week on campus. To work off-campus, astudent must obtain authorization from U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services (USCIS). Working off-campus without priorUSCIS authorization can result in revocation of a student’s F-1 visaclassification.3. A passport must be kept valid. To renew an expiring passport, astudent should contact the embassy of the country of origin, or theOffice of International Services. The Office for International Servicescan assist the student in renewing a passport.4. An I-20 must be kept valid. International students should check the“Completion of Studies Date” (item #5 on the I-20). If the I-20 expires,a student should immediately contact the International StudentAdvisor in the Office of International Services. Attendance at BRCCrequires that an I-20 with a current completion date be presented atthe Office of Enrollment Services at the time of enrollment.7

5. BRCC requires that F-1 student visa holdersmaintain adequate health insurance. Theinsurance protects students from the unexpectedcosts of an unforeseen accident orillness.6. An international student must reporta change of address to the Office ofInternational Services. Additionally, theImmigra tion and Nationality Act (INA)requires aliens residing in the United Statesto report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of thechange. BRCC’s Change of Address form is available in the Officeof Enroll ment Services, located in the Bienvenue Student Center.To obtain the necessary forms for reporting a change of addressto the USCIS, visit the website for U.S. Citizenship and ImmigrationServices at www.uscis.gov.Traveling Outside of the United StatesThe information below only outlines the general requirements for re-entryinto the United States for F-1 student visa holders. Because individualcircumstances vary, international students should consult BRCC’s Officeof International Services, their embassy, and/or their legal advisor beforetraveling. Travel plans should be discussed as soon as possible to allowsufficient time to obtain proper documentation.•International students traveling outside of the United States mustobtain a signed SEVIS I-20 from BRCC’s Office of InternationalServices. Students should allow at least three business days for therequest to be processed. A copy of the SEVIS I-20 must be filed in theOffice of International Services.•Re-entry into the United States requires that an international stu dentpossess a passport that has been valid for at least six months priorto the date of re-entry.8•International students can stay in the United States on an expired F-1visa as long as they maintain student status. However, interna tionalstudents visiting their home country (or traveling to a country

without revalidation agreements with the United States) must possessan updated/valid visa in order to re-enter.•International students should be prepared to present updated financialinformation that shows that necessary funds are available to covertuition and living expenses. A current copy of the student’s BRCCtranscript may also be necessary.International students who are traveling to a country other than his/herhome country should check the requirements of the country they willbe visiting. Some countries require a visa. Students may also need an intransitvisa in countries where connecting flights are made. Always checkbefore you travel. An international student who has questions about visastatus should request a meeting with an advisor.International students are encouraged to visit the following websites foradditional information:www.uscis.govwww.unitedstatesvisas.govusembassy.state.gov www.state.govVeterans Educational ServicesVeterans Affairs, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of VeteransAffairs (VA), provides educational benefits to present and formermembers of the U.S. Armed Forces and students who are eligible toreceive veterans’ educational benefits. The office counsels, advises,and certifies enrollment of student veterans and submits necessaryinformation to the VA.All paperwork must be submitted two weeks before the startof each semester. (paperwork received after that time will beconsidered late and payment of benefits may be delayed, in whichcase other payment arrangements may be necessary.) Eligiblestudents should be prepared to meet the initial costs of attendingcollege as benefits may take six to eight weeks to be received.The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill expanded the number of people who qualifyfor education support from the VA. It provides financial support foreducation and housing to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregateservice on or after September 11, 2001, or individuals discharged with9

a service-connected disability after 30 days. Applicants must havereceived an honorable discharge to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GIBill. To see specific information about how this benefit compares toother education support bills, please visit the bill’s webpage at the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs’ website: www.gibill.va.gov.Learning ResourcesBRCC provides students with various services to enhance academicinstruction and provide additional educational opportunities. TheLearning Resources department is composed of the Magnolia Library;Dual, Online, and Evening/Weekend Learning; Media Services; theArchives; the Teaching and Learning Center, and the college’s OpenComputer Labs.Magnolia LibraryLibrary services are available to BRCC students, faculty, staff, andthe surrounding community. The library contains a variety ofmaterials available to meet the information and research needs ofstudents, faculty, and staff. It has a core collection of over 40,000print and non-print items, including books, audio cassettes, VHStapes, DVDs, CD-ROMs, art slides, pamphlets, maps, and reference/reserve items. In addition, the library subscribes to NetLibrary,a collection of 61,000 electronic books, which can be accessedoutside of the library through an internet connection with thecreation of an account. The library also subscribes to over 150print serials, which includes magazines, newspapers, and journals.Magnolia Library is a consortium member of both LALINC(Louisiana Academic Library Information Network Consortium)and LOUIS (Louisiana Online University Information System).LOUIS provides library users with access to both the BRCC onlinecard catalog and the card catalogs of other Louisiana academicinstitutions. LOUIS also provides users access to a variety ofelectronic databases containing material from full-text journals,newspapers, and magazines. Databases include an EBSCOhostsuite, OED online, GaleGroup, Lexis-Nexis, Sanborn Maps LA,Math SciNet, JSTOR, and the World Book suite. Visit the library’swebpage on the BRCC website for additional information.10

is required. Borrowers must abide by the policies and regulationsset by the library; failure to comply will result in the loss of libraryprivileges and access to services. Borrowed materials must bereturned and fines paid by the end of each semester or finalgrades and transcripts will be withheld.Dual, Online, and Evening/Weekend LearningThe Dual, Online and Evening/Weekend Learning offers analternative approach to earning an associate degree/certificate. Itallows students to complete a degree/certificate during eveningsand weekends instead of taking day classes.The program is designed for:• working adults who need flexibility while earning a degree• working adults who must acquire a degree for careeradvancement• anyone interested in acquiring a degree within a short time frame• individuals who assume multiple life roles such as parents,spouses/partners, caregivers, veterans, or homemakers.Dual EnrollmentThe Dual Enrollment Program offers high school students theopportunity to earn college credit while earning Carnegie units inhigh school; in essence, the program enables a high school studentto graduate from high school with college credit. However, it is vitalto understand that a high school student registrant is expectedto adhere to all college, course, and instructor requirements. Theprogram is designed for students who:• are serious about their education,• want to understand what it is like to attend college,• want to earn a college degree,• desire to start college education where there is a smallerstudent to teacher ratio, and• wish to get an early start on completing their collegeeducation.For additional information on the program, visit the BRCC webpage, or call 225.216.8076.12Online LearningDistance/Electronic Learning offers certain degrees and college-

credit courses in a variety of disciplines. Although this is anelectronic program, classes adhere to the same course objectives,content, rigor, and transferability.Students taking online courses must meet the same testing,prerequisite, and corequisite requirements as any traditionallytaught (face-to-face) student at BRCC. In order to succeed in anonline course, students must have access to a computer with aninternet connection and an e-mail account, have version 6.0 orhigher of either Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer, and beproficient in the use of the computer. Students using a AppleMacIntosh should have Safari 3.0 or higher. In some instances,additional software packages are required. For more information,visit the BRCC web page and click on for the Dual, Online andEvening/Weekend Learning.The Teaching and Learning CenterThe Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) is located on the thirdfloor of the Magnolia Building. The center enhances instructionalprograms by providing free support to BRCC faculty members.Open Computer LabsBRCC provides open computer labs in every academic buildingand technology-based learning solutions such as software andhardware that academically support both students and faculty.These technologies allow BRCC to stay current with nationaltrends, innovations, and best practices in order to providea relevant educational experience for students. The opencomputer labs are networked, with internet access and printingcapabilities. The assessed Student Technology Fee allows thecollege to maintain and upgrade systems, add new resources,and provide computer support for students inside and outside ofthe classroom. A valid BRCC Student Identification Card must bepresented to use computer labs.Media ServicesThe Media Services Department, located on the second floorof the Magnolia Library and Performing Arts Pavilion, provideseducational technology support to faculty, staff, and students.13

Patrons can listen to or view media on DVDs, CDs, video tapes, orother storage devices in the Media Center.The Center for Academic SuccessThe Center for Academic Success provides a variety of support servicesto assist students at BRCC. It is located in the north and south areasof the Magnolia Library and Performing Arts Pavilion’s first floor, withover 15,000 square feet of facility. This unique, comprehensive array ofprograms, resources, and services is designed to help ensure successfor students in their goals toward degree completion and successfultransfer.Magnolia NorthMagnolia North contains programs and services to assist students inachieving academic, vocational, and professional growth. Here studentswill find BRCC’s Quality Enhancement Plan program, Service Learning,and STARS Gate (Title III). Math/Science and Writing Centers, activelearningclassrooms, and one-on-one tutoring are also available, eitherthrough appointment or on a walk-in basisQuality Enhancement Plan (QEP)/“First Class”BRCC’s “First Class” program is a seminar for new students whichmeets as a regular course with an assigned instructor. The seminarorients new students to the institution and its programs, andteaches them important academic survival skills. The course alsoengages students in the learning process and equips them withthe requisite knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to succeedthroughout their matriculation at the college.Service LearningService Learning works with students, encouraged by faculty/staff advisors, who wish to earn extra credit for their participation.Students volunteer to work for agencies located throughout thecity of Baton Rouge; in turn, they use what they have learned tobenefit the community.14STARS Gate“STARS Gate”(Students Toward Achievement, Retention, andSuccess) serves first-year students who enroll in one or more

developmental courses (English, reading, andmathematics). Students are introduced toacademic support strategies to assist in thetimely completion of the developmental coursesequence and the expansion of academic andpersonal skills needed to successfully completean associate degree.Magnolia SouthThe programs in Magnolia South are designed to enhance “the totalstudent” and further empower them in being responsible for theirown academic progress. Academic advising, personal counseling, andDisability Services are available, in addition to a Mathematics Classroomwith computer-based learning, Testing Center, and Open-Computer Lab.AdvisingThe advising staff helps students successfully reach theiracademic goals. At BRCC, academic advising is a sharedresponsibility between advisor and the student. Correct initialcourse placement is critical, so placement test scores and anyprior transcripts help the advisor to properly place a student inthe correct class at the correct academic level. Students who areseeking degree course credits, diplomas, or certificates in creditprograms must take the COMPASS Placement Test. If a studentdesires to transfer to another institution, an advisor can assist inselecting classes for that purpose. Students must meet with anadvisor each semester to select classes, remove the advisor holds,and enable their PINs.All continuing students are assigned to a professor/facultyadvisor who teaches courses in the student’s major field of study.Generally, this professor/ faculty advisor guides the studentthroughout his/her time of study at BRCC. Faculty advisors directstudents toward specific goals and are knowledgeable aboutstudent programs of study, career advising, and available postgraduateprograms.15

New Student OrientationStudent orientation prepares students to enter BRCC and instructthem on how to use the available services at the college. TheCenter for Academic Success also facilitates the Parent andFriends Café, a session offered for parents, spouses, or othermembers of the student’s support system which prepares themto make timely suggestions to students at critical points in thesemester.CounselingA student needing immediate personal counseling shouldreport to the Center for Academic Success located in MagnoliaSouth. Short-term personal counseling and crisis interventionare available. For long-term care or in-depth therapy, studentsshould contact one of the local counseling specialists. Counselingservices offered include individual and group sessions, as wellas seminars on anger management, career planning, conflictresolution, career decision-making, stress/anxiety management,and other counseling topics.Disability ServicesDisability Services provides and coordinates support servicesfor students identified as having a documented disability/impairment. Special accommodations are available to studentswho require assistance while attending the college. Studentsneed only apply at Disability Services to obtain accommodation.Documentation is required from a board-certified physician orpsychologist directed to the college that states that the studentis disabled and requires accommodation while attending BRCC.The doctor should also recommend the type of accommodationthe student will need. Requests for special accommodations/services should be made at least 4 weeks prior to the firstofficial day of classes each semester.16Career ServicesCareer Services assists students in making career deci sions, improvingjob-seeking skills, and finding full- or part-time work. Students can takeadvantage of e-Discover, an online career test, at no cost to the student.

Career Services posts and updates full- and part-time job opportunities,and hosts Career Day, when companies are invited to campus to recruitBRCC students for employment. Students are encour aged to use thematerials found in the Career Center to help them decide on a career.HonorsDean’s ListThe Dean’s List honors high-achieving students. At the end of eachsemester, students who complete 12 or more credit hours andearn a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or higher are placedon the Dean’s List.Honors ProgramThe Honors Program recognizes and promotes academicexcellence. The program is offered to graduating high schoolstudents with a GPA of 3.0 or better and a minimum ACT scoreof 23. Students currently enrolled at BRCC and transfer studentscan also join; they must have completed 12 or more semestercredit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.25. The program featuresintellectually stimulating courses taught by dedicated faculty,provides social interaction with other honors students, and offersopportunities for recognition and service.Phi Theta Kappa Honor SocietyPhi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-yearcolleges, recognizes and promotes outstanding academicachievement. Member ship in Phi Theta Kappa at BRCC (Beta MuOmicron chapter) is offered to students who have completed12 or more semester credit-hours at BRCC with an earned GPAof 3.25 or higher. Chapter activi ties encourage both fellowshipand scholastic excellence. Students are invited to join eachsemester.Academic OfferingsBRCC offers programs and classes that fit any schedule. In addition totraditional class room-based courses, students can earn credit throughonline courses, examinations, and course exemptions.17

Programs of StudyBaton Rouge Community College offers the following degrees andcertificates:Accounting Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Business Associate of Science (AS)Business Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Business Technology CertificateComputer Information Systems Associate of Science (AS)Construction Management Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Criminal Justice Associate of Science (AS)Emergency Management CertificateEntertainment Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)General Science Associate of Science (AS)General Science Landscape Management ConcentrationGeneral Science Natural Sciences ConcentrationGeneral Studies CertificateLiberal Arts Associate of Arts (AA)Liberal Arts Global Studies ConcentrationLiberal Arts Studio Arts ConcentrationNursing Associate of Science (AS)Process Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Science Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS)Environmental Technology ConcentrationEngineering Technology ConcentrationTeaching Associate of Science (AST)* For updates, check the College Catalog on the BRCC WebsiteStudent Academic AppealsThe Appeals and Exceptions Quality Team provides an avenue forstudents to invoke their right to appeal. Reviews of student-relatedissues and/or grievances are conducted upon the student’s request.The Appeals and Exceptions Quality Team will review all informationprovided by the student, faculty, and staff. This process ensuresstudents a fair and unbiased response to his/her grievance. The decisionof the committee is final.18

Appeals and Exceptions RequestsThe following is a list of various valid reasons for requesting an appeal orexception:• Academic Bankruptcy/Renewal (removal of academic recordsfrom previous semesters). This procedure applies to BRCCtranscripts only, and only while the student remains at BRCC: allgrades remain on a student’s official transcript when transfer toanother institution occurs.• Academic Integrity Violation• Change of Grade• Expungement of Financial Record• Out-of-State Tuition Waiver• Readmit from Academic Suspension• Removal of Hold on Account• Tuition RefundStudent Grade AppealsAll grade appeals must be made within forty-five (45) days after theend of the semester in which the grade is received.If a student believes that he/she has been awarded an incorrect gradeor that a grade has been recorded in error, that student’s grade appealbegins with the instructor who reported the grade. If the appeal isnot re solved, the student can then contact the Department Chair first,followed by the Academic Dean of the Department. At each level, thestudent must provide the person hearing the griev ance with a writtenstatement that explains the nature of the grievance, lists pertinent facts,presents his/her views, and offers other support ing documentation.If the issue cannot be resolved with the instructor, Department Chair,or Dean, the student can make a final appeal to the Appeals andExceptions Quality Team.Academic Probation and SuspensionIn considering the requirements for academic standing, academicprobation, and suspension, the understanding of two concepts isvital: overall GPA, which is the GPA of a student’s total course hours, andsemester GPA, which is the GPA of a student’s courses taken during a givensemester.19

BRCC students must maintain an overall GPAof 2.00 or above to be considered “in goodacademic standing.” When a student falls belowgood academic standing, the following occurs:• A student with an overall GPA below 2.00 isplaced on academic probation for thefollowing semester(s) to improve their overall GPA to the required 2.00.• Students on probation must earn a minimum semester-GPA of 2.00 eachsemester until their overall GPA also reaches 2.00.• A student on probation who fails to earn a minimum semester-GPAof 2.00 during any semester will be suspended for one semester.Students may appeal suspensions to the Appeals and ExceptionsQuality Team.• A student who has been suspended may re-enter BRCC after thesuspension period. Suspended students are re-admitted to BRCC onprobationary status: they must earn a minimum semester-GPA of2.00 each semester until their overall GPA reaches 2.00 or higher.• A student who receives a second academic suspension is suspended forone full academic year (fall and spring).• A student who has been suspended may attend summer ses sions…however, they must earn a 2.00 GPA or highter for that session.Failure to earn a 2.00 GPA for the session will cause them to receive asecond academic suspension. If the student earns a minimum 2.00GPA for the summer session, they can re-enter BRCC in the fallsemester on academic probation (even if their overall GPA is stillbelow a 2.00).• A student who receives two consecutive academic suspensions forfailing to earn a semester-GPA of 2.00 is not eligible to appeal his/her suspension.20Appeals Procedure for StudentsStudents may appeal academic and financial matters. All appealsmust be submitted on the Appeals Form (obtained from the Office ofEnrollment Services) and placed in the red drop box located on thewall near the Campus Police Office in the Student Center. Studentsare encouraged to include a letter of explanation. The Appeals andExceptions Quality Team meets the first week of each month. Allappeals must be received ten (10) days prior to the monthly meeting.

The following procedure for filing appeals must be followed:1. Obtain a copy of the appeal form from EnrollmentServices. The form must be typed or printed, and must be fullycompleted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.2. Prepare a personal letter detailing the following:• Student identification number (not Social Security Number)• Current address• Telephone number(s)• E-mail address• Specific courses involved (include CRN numbers)• The reasons for the appeal and any efforts you have made toresolve the issue• Attach all relevant supporting documentation: physician’sstatement on letterhead (not a bill), accident report, obituaryfrom newspaper with your name and relationship, deathcertificate, letter from the court, etc.3. Submit the appeal form and letter, along with alldocumentation, in an envelope by placing it in the reddrop box located next to the Office of Public Safety in theBienvenue Student Center.Drops and Withdrawals from ClassesA student can drop a course(s) only during the add/drop-period.Courses dropped in this manner are removed from the student’sacademic schedule and will not appear on the stu dent’s transcript.After the add/drop period, students can withdraw from a course beforethe withdrawal deadline by using a withdrawal form. Classes droppedin this manner will result in a “W” grade for the course on the transcript.Before withdrawing, a student should con sult with their advisor.Advisors can help students consider alternatives to withdrawing. No latewithdrawals are allowed after the Withdrawal Deadline each semester;students remaining on a course roster after that date and will receivethe grade earned for the course.Students receiving financial aid and seeking to withdraw from the collegemust contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.21

Financial AidThe Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists BRCC students inmeeting the cost of their education. The College participates in federaland state financial aid programs that offer institutional, private, andother types of scholarships, awards, and loans. Students are encouragedto file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application forfinancial aid. Eligibility is determined from the information providedon the FAFSA. Applications are available in the Financial Aid andScholarships Office or online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Applicationscompleted online are processed faster than those sent by mail.Eligible StudentsQualifications:To be eligible for financial aid, a student must meet the followingrequirements:• Possess a high school diploma or General Education Develop ment(GED) certificate, or an Ability to Benefit.• Demonstrate financial need.• Possess a valid social security number.• Males age 18 and over must be registered with Selective Service.• Complete a Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA).• Enroll (or be accepted for enrollment) as a standard admit studentin a degree seeking program.• Make satisfactory academic progress (SAP).22Applying for Financial AidGenerally, a student needs to complete only one financial aid application(FAFSA) each year to be considered for financial aid. To apply:• Complete the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov free of charge(students who have previously received financial aid need tocomplete a FAFSA Renewal Application).• List BRCC’s official school code (037303) on the FAFSA.• Students using the inter net to apply should sign electronicallyusing a Personal Identi fication Number (PIN) that can beobtained from the website; otherwise, they must print, sign,and mail the signature page to the Department of Education.• Students will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) via mail or email.Once the SAR is received, students should verify the printedinformation.

• BRCC students must provide signed copies of their Federal 1040tax return (or their parent’s tax return, if they are a dependentstudent under the age of 24, to the Office of Financial Aidand Scholarships. Students must also complete a VerificationWorksheet and a Verification Procedure Cover sheet which canbe obtained from the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarshipsor printed from the BRCC Web site listed under Financial AidForms & Worksheets. For additional information, students maycontact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.Students should respond im mediately to all correspondence inreference to their ap plication for student financial aid. Once the Officeof Financial Aid and Scholarships receives the data electronically, acounselor determines whether the additional information is neededat the time of verification. The earlier the information is provided, thesooner the eligibil ity of the financial aid can be determined. Financialaid or scholarships cannot be awarded until the verification process iscomplete.Students must maintain current personal information (name, address,telephone number, etc.) in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarshipsand Enrollment Services. After financial aid is awarded, the fundsreceived can be used to pay tuition and fees or other educationalexpenses. If financial aid is not sufficient to cover tuition and fees thestudent is responsible for paying the remaining balance. Tuition and23

fees are due at the time of registration. If the financial aid eligibility oraward exceeds the cost of the direct charges, refunds for the differenceare issued to the student after class attendance has been verified.Each student must choose a refund option: checking account, savingsaccount, or BRCC Direct Card.When to ApplyStudents should complete and submit the FAFSA as early as possiblebut, no later than April 15 th each year.Completing the FAFSAStudents (or parents/ legal guardians, for dependent students) shouldcomplete their income tax form prior to completing the FAFSA. TheFAFSA requires the following information:1. Income tax return(s)2. W-2 forms and any records indicating money earned3. Records of untaxed income4. Parent (s) Social Security Number and Date of Birth5. Current bank statements6. Current mortgage information7. Business and/or farm records8. Records of investment9. The student’s driver’s license10. The student’s Social Security CardStudents applying should answer all questions and can list up tofour colleges/ universities on the paper application and 10 onlinethat they are considering attending. The information on the FAFSAis electronically sent to BRCC once the BRCC school code, 037303,has been included on the application. Students should review theresponses, correct inaccurate information, and answer any remainingquestions.24Financial Aid Academic Progress Policy (SAP)Federal regulations require institutions to develop a policy that monitorsa student’s progression. The Satisfactory Aca demic Progress (SAP)policy fulfills this requirement for both full-time and part-time studentsreceiving financial aid. Financial aid students’ academic records are

eviewed each semester and SAP requirements may be checked beforeawards are made. Failure to maintain SAP requirements will result in thecancellation of Federal Financial Aid. However, students may continueenrollment using their own monetary resources.Required Standards of Academic ProgressBRCC’s SAP policy evaluates the following parameters, including alltransfer hours and total hours attempted:1) A student’s minimum cu mulative grade point averageHours Attempted Minimum GPA6 – 29 hours 1.50 GPA30 – 96 hours 2.00 GPA2) Progression towards a degreeStudents must complete a minimum percentage of all coursesattempted. The minimum percentage ranges from 50% to 67%of all hours attempted, depending on a student’s total numberof hours attempted. Contact the Financial Aid Office foradditional information .Completed courses are courses in which grades of ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, or ‘D’are given. Attempted courses include courses with grades of ‘A’,‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘W’ or ‘I’.3) Total hours attempted and the 150% Rule• BRCC degrees require completion of approximately 65hours to gradua te. All courses attempted are used incalculating GPA, However, some courses do not counttowards a degree and are not included in calculatingyour GPA (i.e., developmental education courses). Themaximum number of semester credit hours that a studentcan attempt (excluding developmental courses) and stillbe eligible to receive federal and state financial aid is 96credit hours (150% of 65). The nursing degree requiresmore hours, and therefore has slightly higher limits…contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office fordetails.• The Department of Education allows students receivingfinancial aid to take a maximum of 30 semester credit25

hours of developmental courses and 30 semester credithours of English as a Second Language (ESL).• Students pursuing a second associate degree can requesttheir eligibility be extended to a maximum of 120attempted hours. Additional courses beyond the firstdegree are limited to courses required for the seconddegree. If a student takes courses that are not re quired forthe first or second degree, the student may be requiredto repay the financial aid received while enrolled in anineligible course or program.Transfer hours are considered in all SAP computations. Transfer studentswill be evaluated on their transfer hours in addition to their BRCC hours.Failure to meet any of the minimum requirements listed above willresult in suspension of Federal Financial Aid. Students receivingfinancial aid are responsible for knowing the College’s SAP policy andmonitoring their performance for compliance.26Financial Aid Appeals ProcessStudents may appeal for reinstatement of financial aid. To appeal,students must complete a BRCC Financial Aid Appeal Form and submitit, along with the required documentation, to Financial Aid. The studentmust explain and document the reasons why SAP standards were notmet and how academic progress will be maintained in the future. Ifthe appeal is approved, specific obligations will be required in order toretain financial eligibility. If a student fails to meet the SAP and cannotpresent valid extenuating reasons why conditions were not met, thestudent may have financial aid reinstated by completing at least 6 hourstowards a degree with a grade of “C” or better in each class (unless anyof those courses are considered “excessive hours” under SAP Policy).Once the student meets these requirements, he/she must submit anappeal form along with a final grade report. When the appeal form isreceived, reviewed, and the student’s grades are verified, the studentmay be awarded financial aid on a semester-by-semester basis on aprobationary status. While on financial aid probation, students mustcomplete all courses attempted with a grade of “C” or better, untilminimum SAP requirements are met or the maximum number of hoursto be attempted is reached.

BookstoreTexas Bookstore offers students the opportunity to purchase text books,supplies, gift items, and equipment for classroom and laboratory work.The bookstore makes special orders, re-purchases usable textbooks,and resells discounted used textbooks. The hours of operation, refundpolicies, and policies regarding buying/selling used textbooks areposted in the bookstore.Refund PolicyRefunds are made only during the period(s) posted in thebookstore, at the discretion of Texas Bookstore. A cash registerreceipt and current student ID are required to receive a refund.The guidelines are:1. Textbooks must be returned within 15 calendar days ofthe beginning of the regular semester, within five daysof the beginning of the summer semester, and withintwo days of the beginning of a mini-mester. Booksmust be in good, as-pur chased condition.2. Workbooks in new condition are refundable. No refundsare given on study aids.3. Defective books and supplies are exchanged at any timeif the sales slip is presented.4. Non-required books returned in the condition in whichthey were purchased are refundable within 72 hours ofthe purchase.5. Refunds for supplies are made within 72 hours of thepurchase if the sales slip is presented. The item(s) mustbe in original, unopened condition.6. Charges for custom-printed materials, special orders,loose materials, or shrink-wrapped packets are notrefundable.7. No exchanges or refunds are made for uniforms orcomputer media.8. Exchanges are made for electronic instruments orsupplies only if the sales slip is presented, and theinstruments/supplies are defective or the itemsare returned within 72 hours of the purchase in anunopened package.27

Textbook BuybackThe money received from sellingbooks back to the bookstore can beused towards the purchase of booksfor a successive semester. Severalfactors determine the value of usedbooks:1. ConditionBooks sold back should be in goodcondition – binding, covers, andpages intact. Excessive highlighting,underlining, or other markingsdecrease the buyback value.2. Course-Material OrdersIf an instructor requests that a current textbook be used againthe following semester, then the book’s value increases.This is some times worth up to 50% of the original purchaseprice. Generally, textbooks are repurchased until thebookstore reaches its shelf stock limit.3. Overstocks and Current Editions Not Being Used onCampusOnce the shelf stock limit is reached on a particular textbookthat is to be used next term, or if the book is a currentaddition but has not been requested for next term, thebookstore pays the highest market price towards therepurchase of the book.Old EditionsPublishers frequently issue new editions of textbooks.Ordinarily when a new edition is available, old editionsretain little or no market value. Students can check with thebookstore for the most current market value of a book.28

Affordability and Cost of AttendanceThe cost of attending BRCC is explained in the following section. Byplanning carefully, students can meet most expenses.ExpensesStudents are required to pay tuition and fees each semester at the timeof registration. These costs are set annually and support the costs of studentactivities, parking, technology, etc. Registration is incomplete untilall tuition and fees are paid. Payment can be made in cash, by check,or with a credit card. The college reserves the right to approve/revokeenrollment of students who do not pay tuitions and fees.Tuition and fees are subject to change without prior notice.Academic Enhancement FeeAll students pay this fee which provides for instructional and academicenhancements ($2.00/credit hour).Academic Excellence FeeA $7.00 per credit hour fee is used to promote academic excellence bysupporting instructional programs.Application FeeA $7.00 non-refundable application fee is assessed at the time of enrollmentfor processing the Application for Admission.Athletic FeeA $2.00 per credit-hour fee is assessed at the time of enrollment for supportingthe development of the athletic program at BRCC.Building Use FeeAll students pay this fee which provides for repairs and maintenance ofthe infrastructures on campus ($.75/credit hour).Deferment Processing FeeA $25.00 non-refundable administrative fee is paid by students whochoose to defer payment of tuition/fees over the course of the semester.29

Registration Service FeeAll students pay this fee which supports the functional areas of the collegethat are involved in the registration process ($.75/credit hour).Student Government Association FeeAll students pay this fee which supports the student activities sponsoredby the SGA ($4.00/credit hour).Technology FeeAll students pay this fee which supports existing technologicalresources on campus and provides for upgrades and improvements($5.00/credit hour).Transportation FeeAll students pay this non-refundable fee each semester. It financesrepairs and helps maintain parking, sidewalks, lighting, and groundssecurity ($15.00/semester).FinesLibrary fines are set by Learning Resources. The fines cover the costs ofdelinquent or damaged library books, materials, and equip ment. Libraryfine amounts are posted in the library.Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF)A $25.00 fine is assessed for each unpaid check returned to BRCC fornon-sufficient funds (NSF) by the issuing financial institution. BRCC usesa check processing service, Telecheck, which processes all checks andcollects on NSF checks returned by a bank.30

AthleticsAthletic activities serve to further the educational goals and learning ofall students at BRCC. Students are encouraged to achieve their personal,academic, health, and wellness goals while attending the college. BRCCtakes pride in its athletic programs and competes at the state, regional,and national level in the following sports:• Baseball• Fast Pitch Softball (2010)• Men’s Basketball• Women’s BasketballFor further information, contact the Athletic Director located in theBonne Santé Wellness Center, or check the BRCC website.31

Student PoliciesStatement ofNon-DiscriminationBRCC supports the Civil Rights Actof 1964, “Executive Order #11246,Title IX” of the Educational Amendmentsof 1972, “Section 504” of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, and theAmericans with Disabilities Act.No person shall be excluded fromparticipation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discriminationunder any program or activity of the college on the basis of age, race,religion, color, sex, national origin, or disability. Any student who has agrievance related to discrimination should contact the Vice Chancellorfor Student Affairs.Student Code of ConductStudents, as members of the BRCC college community, are affordedcertain rights; but in turn, they are expected to meet certain responsibilities.Students should understand and exercise their rights, meet theirresponsibilities, and allow other students to enjoy the same privileges.The college maintains an academic environment for all without denyingopportunities to any, and being unfamiliar with BRCC policies andprocedures does not excuse a student from acting responsibly.32A. Student Rights1. Students have the right to be heard in matters that affect theirrights and responsibilities.2. Students have the right to examine and discuss issues ofimportance, and legally support popular/unpopular causes inan orderly manner. However, students do not have the right todisrupt college operations or interfere with the rights of others.To obtain a permit for holding a peaceful demonstration,A student (or group of students) must first complete a StudentActivity Request Form and submit it to the Office of Student Programsand Resources (SPAR) at least 72 hours prior to the event.The location must be approved by SPAR.3. Student publications and communications are guaranteed“freedom of the press.” Individual students and studentclubs/organizations have the right to publish, distribute, and

oadcast items to the college community, provided that thematerials are identified with the name of the student/studentclub/organization. All publications/broadcasts should adhereto the canons of responsible journalism, including avoidance ofdefamation, indecency/obscenity, undocumented allegations,plagiarism, and harassment. All publications must be approvedby the SPAR prior to distribution.4. Students have the right to form and participate in student clubs/organizations that provide educational and social enrich ment.Student clubs/organizations duly registered with SPAR areallowed to meet in rooms and spaces located on the collegecampus provided that reservations are made prior to eachmeeting, and the meeting proceeds in accordance with establishedrules and regulations. Students/student groups may notmake room/space reservations at BRCC in their names for useby outside groups/organizations.5. Student clubs/organizations registered with SPAR have the rightto invite a speaker to their meeting at the college. If thereis clear evidence that the event could disrupt the orderlyoperation of the college, the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs has the right to can cancel a speaker’s invitation. Thesponsoring organization will be notified of the cancellation atthe earliest possible time.6. Student academic records are confidential and subject to existinglaw. Official records kept at BRCC do not indicate politicalaffiliations, activities, or beliefs and are not available tounauthor ized persons within or outside the institution withoutthe express written, legal consent of the student involved.7. Students are afforded due process when accused of anyviolation(s) of the regulations of the BRCC Student Code ofConduct. Due process is based on Student Life Policies andadministrative procedures. For violations resulting in suspension/expulsion,students have the right to:i. a notice in writing of any charges.ii. admit to the alleged violation, waive an appeal, and acceptthe college’s action(s).iii. admit to the alleged violation and request an appeal.iv. deny that the alleged violation occurred and request anappeal.33

v. a fair appeal heard before an impartial committee.vi. appear in person, or not appear at an appeal with the assurancethat failure to do so is not an admission of guilt.vii. select an advisor who will attend the appeal along with thestudent.viii. call witnesses and present evidence.ix. receive a list of witnesses who are to testify against the accusedstudent.x. confront and cross-examine witnesses and/or accusers.xi. request a copy of any records or tape recordings used duringthe course of an appeal if the offense involves possiblesuspension/expulsion.xii. appeal to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; and if noresolution occurs, directly to the Chancellor of the College.34B. Student Regulations and Rules of ConductIt is the basic and fundamental responsibility of the college to maintainorder using the defined policies and procedures. The filing of a BRCCApplication for Admission is regarded as an appli cant’s intention to abideby the standards and regulations set forth by BRCC. A student forfeitsthe right to remain enrolled if he/she fails to abide by these rules. Thefollowing lists the regulations and responsibilities of students, individuallyand collectively. Additional rules or regulations can be enacted during theyear as set forth by the established procedures of the college.1. Firearms, explosives, fireworks, or weapons of any kind arestrictly prohibited on or near the college campus or at collegesponsoredevents except when previously authorized.2. The manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, or use of alco holicbeverages, marijuana, controlled substances, or danger ousdrugs on or near campus and at institutionally approved eventson-campus/off-campus is strictly prohibited. See Ap pendix H.3. No person is allowed to physically abuse, threaten, or intimidateany member of the faculty, staff, student body, or an officialvisi tor to the college.4. Taking, damaging, or maliciously/willfully destroying propertyowned by the college, a visitor to the college, or a member ofthe college community is strictly prohibited.5. People are not allowed to assemble on campus for the purposeof rioting or instigating disorderly, disruptive conduct that

interferes with the educational processes of the college. BRCCrecognizes the right to peacefully assemble.6. Gambling on campus is prohibited.7. No person shall interfere with, fail to cooperate with, or notidentify himself/herself to a properly identified administrator,staff member, or security personnel while the employee isperforming his/her duties.8. Unauthorized entry into or damage to any college facility isprohibited.9. Falsification, alteration, fabrication, or misuse of college forms,documents, records, identification cards, or documents that aresubmitted to the college for official purposes is prohibited.10. Clubs/organizations that are not properly registered with SPARare prohibited from meeting or conducting business anywhereon campus.11. Publications that do not bear the name of the originator or donot adhere to BRCC publication standards cannot be distributedon the BRCC campus.12. Students who defraud, deceive, coerce, or mislead an instructorinto assigning other than an honest grade will be duly reprimandedand/or disciplined.13. Hazing is not allowed. Hazing violations are abusive ritesused to initiate pledges that are to be inducted into a club/organization.14. The unauthorized use of college property/services is strictlyprohibited.15. Disruptive behavior that interferes with learning on campus isnot permitted.16. The viewing or public display of pornography using BRCCequipment is prohibited.Students accused of violating the Student Code of Conduct are guaranteeddue process through a pre scribed set of administrative pro cedures.Violations of the code are adjudicated in an informal appeal, or anappeal hearing conducted by an academic dean or the Vice Chancellorfor Student Affairs.An informal hearing is a meeting between the accuser, the accused andthe academic dean or the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, who con-35

ducts a hearing whenever the involved parties voluntarily agree to attemptresolution of a complaint. The hearing may result in the accusedstudent receiving sanctions or disciplinary action. If a resolution is notagreed upon, the case is referred to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs,who makes a final determination.C. Additional Rules of Conduct1. An extreme, unusual, distracting, or disturbing appearance thatupsets the learning environment at BRCC is not tolerated. Incertain technical labs, student dress must meet all safety codes/standards.2. Telephone and mail service are not available to students. Studentswho have an emergency should call through the BRCC mainphone line, 225.216.8000. A student should use this number incases of emergency that involve critical illness or the death of afamily member. The Office of Public Safety should be contactedfor on-campus emergen cies. Students should use the redemergency phones located in strategic areas around campus.Students should never use the college address as a homeaddress.3. The use of tobacco/tobacco products isprohibited in all buildingsat BRCC. Smokingis permitted only indesignated areas andat least 25 yards fromthe doorways of anycampus building.4. Food, drinks, andchildren are notallowed in the academic class rooms. Students, faculty, andstaff may bring food/beverages into the lobbies, halls, anddesignated areas in each building.5. All electronic devices should be turned off and placed under thedesk, along with any books before and during classes.36

Disciplinary SanctionsStudents/student leaders/clubs/organizations who fail to follow theCode of Conduct are subject to disciplinary actions/sanctions authorizedby the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. These include:1. An oral admonition/statement.2. An official written reprimand, warning, or notice that continuation/repetitionof wrongful conduct can result in harsheraction.3. Educational sanctions that include fines, public service, participationin selected programs, and/or the assignment of aresearch project. The student is responsible for the payment ofany fees related to the extra programs or research project.4. Disciplinary probation/exclusion from privileges and extracurricularactivities.5. Restitution/reimbursement for any damage(s) or loss(es) toproperty or person(s).6. Forfeiture of academic credit.7. Suspension/exclusion from classes and privileges for a definedperiod of time.8. Expulsion/termination of the club/organizations/student(s).9. Sanctions as deemed necessary by the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs.All disciplinary actions are reviewed by the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs.Unusual circumstances (i.e., threat of personal safety, physical danger,repeated violations, etc.) may result in dispositions decided on throughinformal hearings. Such dispositions may result in suspension, exclusionfrom classes, or expulsion/termination of the student’s status at BRCC.Students on disciplinary suspension, exclusion, or expulsion are forbiddento use college facilities during the term of the sanction. A studentor student club/organization facing disciplinary sanctions may receivetemporary sanctions from the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.These include suspension pending the final disposition of the case,or temporary suspensions imposed in order to maintain the orderlyoperation of the college.37

Cheating and PlagiarismCheating includes an attempt to defraud, deceive, or mislead either bymeans of using unauthorized notes, books, cell phones or other electronicdevices; coercion; or misleading the instructor when grades areassigned. All electronic devices must be turned “off” prior to enteringthe classroom and then placed, along with books and other coursemateri als, under the desk.Plagiarism is a form of cheating that involves presenting work of anotheras one’s own work. Students are informed of the cheating policyin course syllabi and this handbook. The policy insures due process foralleged cheating or plagiarism. See Appendix D (Academic Integrity).Standards of Conduct for Use of BRCC ComputersUsers of the BRCC computer system must adhere to state and federallaws which refers to computer fraud, software piracy, etc., and refrainfrom1. dishonestly using BRCC computers in activities such as blogging2. the disruption/destruction of computer facilities or equipment3. the violation of licenses and copyright agreements, BRCC policyand state/federal laws4. visiting pornographic sitesAcademic dishonesty is defined in the BRCC Student Life Policies. Examplesof academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:1. submitting the programs/program documentation of another asone’s own work2. obtaining or attempting to obtain unauthorized access to informationstored in electronic form3. submitting false results of a program’s output for a class assignmentor falsifying the results from a program execution for thepurpose of obtaining a passing grade38The Computer Systems Protection Act outlaws certain accesses, alterations,damages, or destruction of a computer, computer systems, computernetworks, or computer software/data. All BRCC computer users aresubject to the terms of the law. Under these terms, academic computing,administrative computing, and network services departments areresponsible for reporting violations to the proper authorities.

Disruptive/Destructive computer behavior includes:1. entering a pornographic site/display of pornographic material2. damaging/stealing college-owned equipment or software3. the creation and/or display of false system messages4. maliciously causing system slow-downs or rendering a systeminoperable5. gaining/attempting to gain accessto accounts without properauthorization6. introducing viruses/worms into asystemBRCC adheres to EDUCOM copyright policies.Most software used on BRCC computersis covered by copyright, license, or nondisclosureagreements. For committing theseviolations BRCC and the offending studentwould be likely be assessed civil penalties. Violations include, but arenot limited to:1. making copies of copyrighted/licensed software without firstobtaining proper authorization2. using software in violation of copyright, license or non-disclo sureagreements3. using college computers for unauthorized private or commer cialpurposesInternetIt is acceptable to use the Internet for research and educational objectives.Access to the Internet does not provide automatic access to anysystem connected to the Internet. Unauthorized access to any Internetconnectedsystem is prohibited, and unauthorized access will result intermination of Internet access privileges.social Media PolicyStudents of Baton Rouge Community College are expected todemonstrate courtesy, civility, and respect when interacting with fellowstudents and BRCC faculty and staff through online and electroniccommunication. Students should adhere to the Student Code ofConduct (page 37-47 of this handbook) when utilizing social media and39

online environments (such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Second Life,YouTube, and any new or emerging online environments) accessed orcreated using a BRCC email account.Weblog (Blogging) PolicyBaton Rouge Community College recognizes the use of weblogs (blogs)as a means of public communication, and understands it use as a toolfor students and faculty to communicate about academic life andassignments. Blogs are encouraged at BRCC as long as they are used forpositive legitimate communication and/or educational purposes.BRCC also understands the potential for using blogs to compromisethe academic integrity of a course and the institution by encouragingcheating on assignments, providing confidential information betweenstudents, and plagiarizing materials. Students who use blogs in thismanner will be disciplined according to the policies outlined in thishandbook. Any individual using a weblog for the specific purpose ofcheating on an assignment, plagiarizing material, or providing informationdeemed confidential is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct,and will be dealt with according to the disciplinary process defined inthe Code of Conduct found in this handbookDisplay of Non-College PublicationsBRCC is a “free marketplace of ideas” that guarantees the display of noncollegepublications on campus. BRCC does not approve, disap prove,support, or fail to support the content of the publications. This policyassists BRCC in managing the display and distribution of non-collegepublications.Procedure for posting Non-College Publications1. An Agreement for Display of Non-college Publications must becompleted and filed in the SPAR office. Agreements are renewedannually; however BRCC can cancel an agreement at anytime by issuing a two-week notice to the vendor.2. SPAR assigns display locations, and assignments are made solelyat the discretion of BRCC.3. Display racks must be provided and used by the vendor to displaypublications.40

4. Publications that are primarily used for advertisement are subjectto the BRCC Sales and Solicitation Policy. The policy must befollowed, or the publication will be classified as an advertisement.It will then be removed and discarded, and the agreementwith the vendor is cancelled.5. Each publisher must keep its rack(s) cleanand in good order. Only current issuesshould be displayed. Outdated materialsare to be removed and discarded.6. BRCC display racks are for BRCC Today,reg istration information, college forms,etc. and are not to be used for any otherpurpose.7. BRCC retains the right to modify theseregulations, particularly with regard to:• Removing outdated issues of apublication• Changing display locations• Canceling agreements8. Postings that violate the Display of Non-college Publications policyare discarded.Sales and SolicitationBRCC does not permit the operation of private business enterprises oncampus, unless the business is under contract to the college. As specifiedby related procedures, all private business interests on the BRCCcampus are only operated as auxiliaries to the business, and are underthe direct management, control, and supervision of the college’s chiefbusiness officer.Procedures for Students/Student OrganizationsStudents can place notices of items for sale on the “Campus AdvertisingBoard.” Posting of sales notices must first be approved by SPAR. Stu dentscan solicit business by advertising in:1. BRCC Today2. Auxiliary services (bookstore, food service, vending, etc.)Procedures for non-Students/BusinessesPersons who are not students/businesses can solicit for the sale of items/services on campus by advertising in:41

1. BRCC Today,2. auxiliary services (bookstore, food service, vending, etc.)3. athletic team programsFlyers, handbills, and leaflets advertising the sale or solicitation ofitems, services, or other information cannot be distributed to BRCCfaculty, staff, or students without prior approval by SPAR. Placementof literature and solicitations are regulated by the SPAR Office. Signs orposters cannot be displayed on buildings, trees, sidewalks, handrails orgrounds unless approved by the SPAR Office.Free Expression PolicyBRCC supports free expression as denoted in the First Amendment of theUnited States Constitution. The college in no way supports, fails to support,agrees, or disagrees with ideas that are voiced in the Free ExpressionArea; but the college makes provisions for the expression of diverseviewpoints in an academic setting.42Procedure1. BRCC has arranged for an area on campus to be set aside as aFree Expression Area; SPAR has designated the location in frontof the Bienvenue Student Center for this purpose.2. The Free Expression Area can be used during the following times:Monday through Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. and Friday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.3. Student, academic, and administrative activities are given prior itywhen scheduling events, .4. Individuals and/or groups wishing to use the Free ExpressionArea must complete and submit a Free Expression Area Applicationto SPAR at least three working days prior to using the area.5. All applications/publicity must be approved by SPAR. Onceapproved, SPAR will provide copies of the application form andproposed activity to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, theDirector for Environmental and Public Safety, and the applicant.6. Individuals using the Free Expression Area should carry a copy ofthe approved Free Expression Area Application during the timethe area is being used.7. Persons utilizing the Free Expression Area are not allowed to impedethe free flow of pedestrian traffic or interfere with the ingress/egress of individuals moving to and from the buildings on campus.

8. Interruption of classes or other college activities is prohibited.9. Commercial solicitations, campus sales, or fundraising activitiesare not allowed in the Free Expression Area.10. The person filing the Free Expression Area Application is responsiblefor cleaning the area after the event has concluded.11. The individuals or club/organization using the area must sup plythe required tables, chairs, etc. Sound amplification devices arenever allowed in the area.Student AssembliesStudents, who need to utilize campus facilities for an event, must firstreserve the facilities through SPAR. Whenever an activity, held in thename of the college, includes a speaker, the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs or the Director of SPAR must officially approve the speaker andcoordinate the event with the BRCC Office of Facility Services.Visitors on CampusVisitors on campus are expected to comply with the rules and policiesof the college, including traffic and parking regulations. No visitors,including children, are permitted in classrooms during regular classhours.43

GraduationStudents must fulfill all academic requirements before applying tograduate. Students earning an associate degree increase their chancesof being accepted to a senior institution or entering the workforce.Graduation RequirementsA degree audit must be completed and an Application for Graduationmust be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Services before a studentis allowed to graduate. Students should meet with an academic advisoron a regular basis to ensure that they are meeting all gradu ationrequirements. After 45 semester hours of coursework are completed,students should request an official degree audit. The audit identifiescourses that the student must complete before being allowed tograduate, and answers questions about the awarding of a degree.After a degree audit is completed, the student should apply forgraduation during his/her final semester. The deadlines to apply forgraduation are listed in the “Academic Calendar.” A $25 one-time, nonrefundablegraduation fee must be paid at the Bursar’s Office, locatedin the Bienvenue Student Center, before the graduation application canbe completed. The fee is good for one year beginning at the time ofapplication.Commencement exercises are held in May. Students completingprograms in fall or summer terms are encouraged to take part in theceremony. Summer graduates who would like their names included inthe commencement program must submit an Application for Graduationno later than the spring graduation application deadline. Refer to the“Academic Calendar” for graduation application dates:Diplomas are made available to graduates when the final semestergrades are recorded and all college coursework is evaluated. Ifgraduation re quirements are not met, the student will be required tocomplete any deficiencies prior to a diploma being awarded.44Associate Degree Graduation RequirementsCandidates for an Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS),Associate in General Studies (AGS), and/or Associate of Applied Science(AAS) degrees must:• apply for graduation prior to the deadline shown in the “AcademicCalendar.”

• complete all required coursework, as defined in the program of studyshown in the governing catalog.• complete BRCC General Education Core requirements.• complete ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a letter grade of “C” or better.• complete a minimum of 25% of required program coursework at BRCC.• earn 12 of the final 15 credits at BRCC (Students in Process Technologymust earn 12 of the last 15 process technology credit hours at BRCC).• receive a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better.• fulfill all financial obligations to BRCC.• if receiving financial aid, attend an exit interview in the Office ofFinancial Aid and Scholarships.Certificate RequirementsCandidates who are eligible to receive certificates must:• apply for graduation prior to the deadline shown in the “AcademicCalendar.”• complete all required coursework, as defined in the program of studyshown in the governing catalog.• complete ENGL 101 with a letter grade of “C” or better.• complete a minimum of 25% of required program coursework at BRCC.• earn 12 of the final 15 credits at BRCC.• receive a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or better.• fulfill all financial obligations to BRCC.• if receiving financial aid, attend an exit interview in the Office ofFinancial Aid and Scholarships.Graduation HonorsStudents who graduate from BRCC with the following grade point averages(GPAs) are recognized with the following honors at graduation:Chancellor’s Honors 3.85-4.00 GPADean’s Honors 3.50-3.84 GPAHonors 3.00-3.49 GPA45

Calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA)Students should learn and understandthe evaluation and grading systems usedto calculate the GPA. At the beginning ofeach term, the course professor discusseshow grades are awarded and publishes thisinformation in a course syllabus. A studentshould discuss questions, concerns, or academicprogress with his/her instructor.A final letter grade for a course is assigned by the instructor at the endof the semester. The grade indicates the success/failure of the student.If a student believes he/she has been assigned an incorrect letter gradefor the course, the issue should be discussed with the course instructorno later than 45 days after the grade is posted. After the 45-day periodhas expired, grades will be changed only for unusual circumstances.Letter grades are used to determine a grade point average. The soleexception is developmental coursework, which is not used to computeGPA or determine progress in fulfilling degree requirements. The cumulativegrade point average is an indicator of academic status and/oreligibility to remain in college. Each earned letter grade is converted toquality points assigned per semester credit hour. Grading symbols andquality point designations are:Grade Rating Quality Points per HourA Exceptional 4B Above Average 3C Average 2D Below Average 1F Failure 0I Incomplete 0W Withdrawal 0P Pass 0Au Audit 0Use the following steps to calculate an overall grade point average. Donot use developmental courses and courses where a grade of “Au,” “I,” “P,”or “W” was given.46

• For each course taken, multiply the course’s credit hours by thequality points of the grade earned to obtain the total numberof quality points earned for that course.• Add the total quality points for all courses.• Add the total earned credit hours for all courses.• Divide the total number of quality points by the total number ofattempted credit hours.This sample schedule illustrates how to determine an overall GPA:Course Hours Earned Quality Points Earned Hours QualityNumber Credit Hours Grade Hours Earned PointsENGL 101 3 A 3 X 4= 12HIST 102 3 B 3 X 3= 9BIOL 210 4 C 4X 2 = 8COMP 101 3 F 3 X 0= 0SPCH 120 3 D 3 X 1 = 3ART 111 3 W 3 X 0 = 016 32 2.00 GPATotal Grade Point Average (GPA) 16hours 29 Quality Points 16 / 3232 Quality Points divided by 16 hours = a 2.00 GPA.The student in the example has achieved satisfactory academicprogress (a GPA of 2.00 or above), and therefore will not be placed onprobation next term.A grade point average is computed for all work that a studentcompletes except work in developmental courses and courses whereletter grades of “P,” “W,” or “Au” are given. “I” (“Incomplete”) is a temporaryletter grade that has no grade value. The letter grade that replaces the “I”will be used to calculate the GPA. If the course is not completed within90 days after an “I” grade is recorded, the “I” grade is automaticallyconverted to “F.”47

Student Programs and Resources (SPAR)Student Government Association (SGA)The Student Government Association is composed of elected representativesfrom the student body. Collectively, they are the voice of thestudents and promote campus activities that enhance the intellectual,physical, social, and cultural atmosphere of BRCC. Students can makerecommendations directly to the SGA. The Student Government Associationconsiders matters presented from the student body and coordinatesco-curricular programs.Starting or Organizing StudentClubs/OrganizationsThe following are procedures for operating clubs/organizations:Starting a Club/Organization1. Students, faculty, or staff who are interested in starting/advisinga club/organization must complete a Prospective StudentOrganization Form to register the club/organization with theOffice of Student Programs and Resources.2. The SPAR Director will assist members of a new club/organiza tionin writing a constitution.3. The SPAR Director and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs willsign the constitution and Prospective Student Organization Form.Club members and advisors agree to follow club/organi zationguidelines and contribute to updating the SPAR section of theStudent Handbook.Club/Organization AdvisorsEach Club/Organization has a faculty/staff member as an advisor. Theadvisor assists students with club business and activities, mentors membersof the club/organization, and provides guidance as necessary. Club/Organization advisors are required to attend mandatory meetings atthe beginning of the fall and spring semesters. An advisor that is unableto attend should contact and make an appointment to meet withthe SPAR Director prior to initiating any club/organization activities.Club/Organization advisors should keep their Club Advisors Applicationcurrent, and a copy should be kept on file in the Office of StudentPrograms and Resources.48

Scheduling Activities and MeetingsStudent activities require prior approval from the Office of StudentPrograms and Resources (SPAR). Whenever any campus room or facilityis used for club/organization activities, the club/organization sponsoringthe event is responsible for cleaning the area and restoring it to presentablecondition.To schedule an activity/meeting:1. The club/organization must complete a Student Activity RequestForm. The form must be signed by the organization’s presidentand/or advisor, and submitted to SPAR at least three weeksprior to the proposed activity. Clubs/Organizations must alsofill out a Program Proposal and Evaluation Form. The “ProgramPropos al” section is to be completed prior to the event.2. The SPAR Director, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and theDirector of Facility Services must approve the use of space forthe event, and sign the request form.3. After the event, the club/organization should complete the ProgramProposal and Evaluation Form by filling out the “Evaluation” section.Posting RegulationsThe SPAR Office is available to assist students in creating flyers, banners,and posters for club/organization events. Each club is allowed one of thefollowing per week: 15 color flyers, 4 small color posters, 3 large colorpost ers, or 3 banners. Requests for assistance in creating these itemsmust be made at least 48 hours prior to the day that the publicationsneed to be posted/distributed. Only SPAR can approve postings.No printed item is approved until a Student Activity Request Form iscompleted and submit ted to SPAR. Unauthorized postings will beremoved. Any other informa tion that needs to be disseminated can beplaced in BRCC Today, the BRCC student newsletter.Communication and Representation1. A representative from each club/organization should check forclub/organization mail at least twice a week in the SPAR Office.2. Clubs/organizations can appoint a club senator to serve in theStudent Government Association. To serve, a student mustmaintain a 2.0 GPA and complete at least eight hours of coursework. SGA’s meeting schedule is maintained in SPAR.49

503. A complete roster of current members is due to SPAR no laterthan the third week of classes each semester. Additions to theroster can be made at any time. A club/organization that doesnot have a completed roster loses its organizational rights untila roster is submitted to SPAR.4. A student interested in joining of a club/organization must completea Club Membership Semester Academic Application at thebeginning of each semester. This allows members and advisorsto maintain an accurate roster/directory of its members.5. A sign-in sheet must be completed for each meeting/activity andsubmitted to SPAR after the meeting/activity concludes.6. Clubs/organizations must provide a constitution to SPAR.7. Students who wish to attend conferences/activities that conflictwith their class schedules must complete a Club/OrganizationConference/Activity Excuse Form and submit it to the instructorwhose class is to be missed. Students are not allowed toattend/ participate in any event unless a completed Club/Organiza tion Conference/Activity Excuse Form is submittedto SPAR at the beginning of each fall semester.8. Clubs/Organizations taking students to an off-campus event musthave each student sign a waiver of liability form prior to the event.Waiver of liability forms can be obtained from the SPAR office.Current Clubs/OrganizationsBaton Rouge Community College students can join the followingservice clubs/organizations and honor societies:25-Plus Society50-Plus SocietyAfrikidsAlpha Rho Theta (ART) Art ClubAnime and Gaming Club (AGC)Alumni AssociationBRCC TodayChristian Students Association (CSA)Computer ScienceC.R.A.S.H. ClubCriminal Justice ClubFilm ClubFrench ClubFuture Educators Club

Gospel ChoirHip Hop CoalitionHoney Bears Dance TeamInternational Student ClubI, Too America ClubJazz EnsembleLibrary ClubMathematics ClubNational Institute of ScienceNotations Jazz ClubOutright ClubPhi Theta Kappa (by invitation only)Process Technology Club (PTEC)Rotaract ClubSelf-Esteem ClubSigma Kappa DeltaSpanish ClubSTEM ClubStudent Nurses AssociationStudent Government Association (SGA)Theatre ClubVeterans ClubStudent PublicationsStudent publications showcase student writing/artistic talents, and allowthem to exhibit those talents while providing them with experi ence inthe skills necessary to produce a publication. BRCC Today, Baton RougeCommunity College’s student newspaper, is published entirely by a staff ofstudents. The student staff learns to work in a newsroom environment bywriting, editing, contributing photo graphs and using desktop publishing toproduce printed copy. Student members are also responsible for advertisingsales and publication dis tribution. Students interested in serving on theBRCC Today staff should contact the SPAR Director. See “Appendix H.”Students may also submit their work to be considered for inclusionin Black and Rouge, the BRCC English Department’s literary journal.Published annually, Black and Rouge showcases writings of a unique,distinctive nature from various literary genres, all written by BRCCstudents, faculty, and staff. For additional information on Black and Rougeand its submission/publication process, contact the Liberal Arts Division.51

TRIO ProgramsUpward Bound ProgramUpward Bound provides support to participants in their preparationfor entry into college. The program is funded by the U.S. Departmentof Education and provides opportunities for participants to succeed intheir precollege performance and ultimately in their higher educationpursuits. Upward Bound serves first-generation college students and/or low income students attending one of BRCC’s target high schools.Tutoring and mentoring opportunities also exist for college students;interested students may contact the Upward Bound Program for moreinformation.52

Protective ServicesOffice of Public SafetyThe Office of Public Safety isresponsible for providing a safe andsecure educational environmentfor the entire BRCC community.The Chief of Public Safety is theadministrator of the office, and he/she works with the Vice Chancellorfor Administration and Finance to ensure that security for the collegeis maintained. Guests to the campus are welcome to visit the Office ofPublic Safety at its location in the Bienv enue Student Center.The Baton Rouge Community College Public Safety Departmentemploys commissioned police officers along with non-commissionedsupport staff. BRCC police officers are vested with all of thepowers, authority, and responsibilities granted to any policeofficer of the state while on property owned by the University,including adjacent public streets. BRCC Police authority is derivedfrom Section 17:1805 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. BRCC’sDepartment of Public Safety cooperates fully with federal, state, andlocal law enforcement agencies in cases which involve both on-campusand off-campus jurisdiction, or when the resources of another agencycan be used to facilitate the resolution of an investigation.Regular patrols and other law enforcement services are provided bythe Office of Public Safety. Department personnel provide securityfor special events/functions held at the campus. To maintain trafficflow and crowd control, on-duty officers will also respond to requestsfor assistance from owners whose vehicles are on campus property.However, safety officers cannot change tires or unlock vehicles due tothe mandates of the college’s insurance carrier.The Office of Public Safety is also the campus repository for lost andfound items. All items turned over to the office are documented andinventoried for ac curate return.53

Emergency Telephone Number225.216.8888BRCC Public Safety Department225.216.8001Report Suspicious Activity216.8001Emergency Text Messaging SystemSign Up BRCC Campus Notification System e2CampusReporting Procedures for Emergencies1. Officers are on-duty throughout BRCC’s hours of operation andcan be contacted at the emergency number. The number isposted throughout campus and on all student identificationcards.2. Red phones mounted inside campus buildings and everyclassroom automati cally dial the emergency number. Studentsneed only lift the receiver and wait for an officer to answer -there is no dial tone or ring tone. Blue-light phones, locatedthroughout the campus grounds and on each level of theparking garage, can also be used – students only need to pushthe button and wait for an officer to answer.3. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to report suspi ciousor criminal activity. Security issues and emergencies should bereported directly to the Office of Public Safety.On-campus crimes should be reported promptly to Baton RougeCommunity College to ensure inclusion in annual crime statistics and toaid in providing timely warnings to the community when appropriate.Owner Responsibilities/Vehicle SecurityThe Office of Public Safety makes every effort to protect owners’vehicles/personal property at the college. However, BRCC is notresponsible for the theft/vandalism of any vehicles or personalproperty while the owner is visiting the campus.54

Parking on CampusFaculty, staff, and students are responsible for registering their vehiclesand obtaining a parking hang tag through the Office of Public Safety. Bythe start of the first official day of classes, a BRCC parking hang tag mustbe properly displayed on the vehicles of students, faculty, and staff at alltimes while driving or parking on campus. Faculty, staff, students andvisitors are encouraged to utilize our parking garage to avoid parking inrestricted or reserve areas, such as handicap, loading zones, or walkways.Our parking garage has emergency phones located on all five levels.The parking garage is also equipped with video cameras on all levels, anelevator, and three stairwell entries for your convenience. The parkinggarage is under video surveillance and monitored at all times.Owners who drive/park vehicles on campus and do not properly displaya BRCC hang tag may be issued a ticket, have their vehicle towed, orbe assessed a fine. Fines must be paid by the end of each semester atthe Bursar’s Office. Students must present a copy of a paid fee bill, avehicle license plate number, and their B number to obtain a hangtag. For a detailed list of traffic and parking regulations, visit the Officeof Public Safety located in the Bienville Student Center.Traffic and Parking ViolationsBRCC Traffic and Parking regulations allow vehicle movement and parkingon-campus to flow more safely. Regulations apply to faculty, staff,students, and campus guests. Once a person enrolls as a student andobtains a parking permit, he/she is obligated to park in designatedstudent parking areas only.Examples of traffic/parking violations include (but are not limited to) thefollowing:• Parking in a restricted/reserved space such as a handicappedspace, reserved space, or a 15 minute commercial loading zone• Parking illegally, such as parking on a curb, lawn, or walkway; orparking in a space specifically marked to indicate “no parking”• Blocking a driveway or wheelchair ramp, or occupying more thanone parking space;• vehicle registration violations, such as not displaying a parkinghang tag, or displaying an expired hang tag or expired visitor’spermit55

• Failure to comply with traffic control measures, such as exceed ingthe posted campus speed limit or driving the wrong way.Fines for parking and traffic violations range from $5 to $50. Until allfines are paid, the college places a hold on a student’s grades, registration,records, transcripts, and diplomas. Payment of fines is madedirectly to the Bursar’s Office. Consideration of an appeal requires astudent to complete an Application for Appeal and submit it to the Officeof Public Safety during posted business hours and within seven daysafter the violation allegedly occurred. Any and all fines must be paidbefore an appeal can be submitted.An appeal is reviewed by the Director of the Office of Public Safety. If anappeal is not resolved, it is referred to the Traffic Appeals Committee,composed of faculty, staff, and students. The student making an appealis notified, in writing, of the committee’s decision.TowingThe college reserves the right to impound any vehicle parked in amanner that endangers or impedes vehicular or pedestrian traffic, or isin violation of college traffic regulations. The owner of a towed vehicle isresponsible for paying the costs of removal, impoundment, and storageof the vehicle. BRCC will attempt to identify and contact the owner ofthe vehicle before the vehicle is towed.Special RestrictionsOn special occasions or in emergencies, temporary parking restrictionsare enacted by BRCC safety officers. In some instances, special parkingmay be approved for designated BRCC employees.56Federal Disclosure RequirementsBRCC’s Annual Security Report provides statistics regarding crimes thathave occurred on campus, in campus buildings owned and managedby BRCC, and on public property adjacent and accessible to the campusfor the past three years . The report offers information and institutionalpolicy in regards to campus security when dealing with alcohol anddrug use; preventing crimes; and the reporting of crimes such as sexualassault and other criminal matters. A copy of the report is available onthe website.

Identification Cards (IDs)Campus Access ID Cards are issued to all faculty, staff, and students.ID services are available at all times andcan be obtained from the Office of PublicSafety in the Bienvenue Student Center. Forsafety reasons, individuals on the campusmay be required to present a current IDcard upon request by personnel from theOffice of Public Safety in the performanceof their duties. Failure to follow instructionsor comply with Public Safety personnelmay result in disciplinary actions, up to andincluding a referral to the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, removalfrom campus, and/or an official arrest. A $5.00 fee is assessed forreplacing an ID card; the fee is paid at the Bursar’s Office.57

Office of Environmental SafetyHazard, Incident, or Injury ReportingAnyone can report unsafe behavior/conditions to the Director of EnvironmentalSafety in the Bienvenue Student Center, room 313. Reportany urgent incident and/or severe injury immediately.Emergency Procedures and Safety PlanInformation about the college’s Emergency Procedures and Safety Planmay be obtained from the Director of Environmental Safety. Services offeredinclude safety orientation, assistance on class projects, and safetyand health information.Smoke-Free CampusBRCC is a smoke-free campus and abides by state policy regardingsecond-hand smoke. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside any buildingon campus and within a radius of at least 25 feet from all access doorsand major entry ways of campus buildings.58

AppendicesAppendix A – Student Discrimination Grievance PolicyDiscrimination means treating another person(s) adversely becauseof race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability orveteran status; and/or imple menting policies or practices that adverselyimpact a person(s) for these same reasons.Discrimination is a major concern at BRCC. The college’s policies andprocedures dealing with discrimination are designed to protect allindividuals, while at the same time ensur ing academic freedom toteach, learn, and work. This Discrimination Grievance policy complieswith the policies set forth by the Louisiana Community and TechnicalColleges System (LCTCS).Confidentiality is maintained as long as it does not interfere with thecollege’s legal obligation or ability to investigate allegations of misconduct.The college takes corrective action whenever discrimination isproven to have occurred.Throughout the process, efforts are made to protect the complainantfrom reprisals and the accused from irresponsible, secondary complaints.The Student Discrimination Grievance procedure providesguidelines for an informal resolution of disputes by promoting communicationbetween the parties involved.General InformationAn aggrieved student can take action(s), or voice grievance(s) about collegepersonnel who are believed to discriminate and be heard in an unbiasedmanner. BRCC encourages the informal resolution of disputes by theparties involved. In fact, no written grievance is considered and no hearinggranted by the Grievance Committee unless the aggrieved parties canshow that they are making efforts to informally resolve the dispute.When a student appeals a grade on the basis of discrimination, thestudent must choose to present the allegations through the CollegeAppeal procedure or the Student Discrimination Grievance Procedure.Both procedures cannot be used to resolve same appeal.59

All proceedings are confidentially conducted.Time limitations are set for conducting the various stages of an appeal,which cannot exceed the number of actual working days specified.Duties of the Grievance CommitteeA. Notice of HearingWithin 10 working days of receiving the complaint, the appointmentof a committee by the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs, the chair will issue a written notice to the aggrievedstudent and any involved parties. The notice will set the date,time, and place of the hearing, the issue(s) to be discussed, asunderstood by the committee, and a statement that the partiesattending the hearing are responsible for presenting witnessesand documented evidence.B. Hearing ProcedureInvolved parties are not allowed representation by attorneys,but a BRCC advisor(s) can be present at the hearing for thepurpose of giving advice during the course of the hearing.The burden of proof rests with the aggrieved student. Theaggrieved student has the first opportunity to present his/hercase. The case can be presented using narrative, testimony of awitness(es), and/or presentation of documented evidence. Theparty to whom the grievance is directed can then present his/her case in the same manner. All testimony is given under oath,administered by the chair of the Grievance Committee. Bothparties have the right to cross-exam a witness. Any documentation,evidence, or sworn statements from witnesses becomepart of the official record.The committee hears all relevant evidence, but it is not legallybound by the evidence presented, as is the evidence that isheard in actual judicial cases. The chair of the committee ruleson the admissibility of the evidence presented, as well as to anyobjections made during the course of the hearing.60C. Determination of the CommitteeWithin five working days of the conclusion of the hearing, thecommittee, through its chair, will present a written disposi-

tion of the hearing to the ViceChancellor for Student Affairs. Thedetermination will include thespecific findings of facts basedon the evidence presented, andrecommend alterna tive courses ofaction. If the committee membersare unable to reach a consensus,the determination can includea dis senting opinion(s). The ViceChancellor for Student Affairs willreport the results of the hearing, inwriting or in person, to the involvedparties. Upon receipt of the results of the hearing, the involvedparty may appeal to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs for areview of the committee’s decision.• Appeal to the Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsWithin five working days after the receipt of an appeal, the ViceChancellor for Student Affairs will issue a decision based on areview of the record. The decision will be made in writing, and willreference the determination of the committee. The Vice Chancellorfor Student Affairs will advise the parties that they have the right toappeal the determination directly to the Chancellor of BRCC.• Appeal to the ChancellorIf an involved party is not satisfied with the decision made by theVice Chancellor for Student Affairs, he/she may appeal thedecision directly to the Chancellor of BRCC. The appeal mustbe received by the Chancellor’s Office within five working daysafter the date that the involved parties received the decisionfrom the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. The appeal is to besubmitted in writing and based on the review of the record. Itshould list the date and specifics of the appeal. The college attorneymay assist the Chancellor with the final appeal process.• Final DecisionsThe Chancellor will render a final decision, and the parties will benotified of the decision in a reasonable amount of time.61

Appendix B – Sexual Harassment Policy and ProcedureSexually harassing behavior, as in other forms of discrimination, isprohibited by law and strictly forbidden at Baton Rouge CommunityCollege. The college’s policy complies with the policies set forth by theLouisiana Community and Technical Colleges System (LCTCS).1. Sexually Harassing BehaviorSexual harassment is• sexual conduct of any nature which is unwelcome and notfreely or mutually agreed upon by the involved parties;• sexual communication of a verbal, written, or pictorialnature, which is unwelcome and made with the intent tointimidate; or• solicitous sexual conduct of any nature that, when submit tedto or rejected, is intended to implicitly impose favor able oradverse terms and conditions of employment or academicstanding.2. Unwelcome Sexual Advances, Requests for Sexual Favors,and Other Verbal/Physical Conduct of a Sexual Nature ThatMay Constitute Sexual Harassment• Submission to conduct made explicitly or implicitly on terms/conditions of an individual’s academic good stand ing, etc.• Submission to/rejection of conduct used as a basis fordetermining a student’s academic good standing, etc.• Conduct that interferes with an individual’s academicperformance or creates an intimidating, hostile, oroffensive environment.3. Informal ProceduresStudents who have problems, questions, and grievances can discussthese with a BRCC counselor in the Center for Academic Success.Some college officials or faculty mem bers can assist in counselingfor sexual harassment problems. Throughout the counselingprocess, information divulged is held in the strictest confidenceand no information is released unless the complainant agrees toinform a third party who can facilitate a solution.62

Any students inquiring about a com plaint or concern can seekthe advice of a BRCC faculty/staff member, and the faculty/staffmember can ac company the student to discussions with thedesignated officer, advi sor, or counselor. A formal charge is notmade by merely discussing the complaint, and no repercussions/reprimandsare issued for initiating a complaint. However,the college is also obliged to protect the rights of a person(s)against whom a complaint is lodged. Efforts are made toresolve issues in a reasonable amount of time.4. Formal ProceduresAnyone who believes that he/she is the object of sexual harass mentcan initially seek resolution by consulting an officer, an advisor,or a counselor. The following is the formal procedure whichmay result in the accused being disciplined.• Formal charges should be brought within a reasonableamount of time, usually 30 working days after the allegedoccurrence. Written charges are made by sworn affidavitand signed by the complainant. The accused has the rightto review the complaint.• Preliminary investigation of the allegations is completed bythe Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.• The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs meets with thecomplainant, the person named in the complaint, andothers who may be in volved or who can offer informationregarding the incident.• The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs can request affida vitsfrom the person named in the complaint and other parties/witnesses.• The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs compiles a report of thefindings, with any and all recommendations for resolutionof the grievance.• The college protects the privacy of the individuals who areinvolved or named in the complaint as much as possible.• Internal procedures do not forego subsequent legal actions.The proceedings conducted by BRCC differ from thoseused in a court of law, and the presence of legal counselis not permitted during course of the BRCC hearings. Thestrict rules which govern the presentation of legal evidence63

do not apply in BRCC hearings.• A permanent, written record of the formal complaint and theoutcome is retained by the Vice Chancellor for StudentAffairs.• During the process, every effort is made to protect thecomplainant from reprisals and the accused fromunwarranted retaliation.645. Appeal• To obtain a hearing with the Chancellor, a student mustsubmit a written request within 10 days after the reportfrom the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is rendered.• Once the Chancellor receives a request for a hearing, he/sheappoints a chairperson to head the Committee of Review.Two members are also selected for the committee in thefollowing manner:— The complainant selects one committee member; and— The person named in the complaint selects a member.• Only full-time, permanent employees can serve on theCommittee of Review. The composition of the Committeeof Review may include faculty, staff, or a combination ofboth.• Committee of Review thoroughly investigates the complaintof sexual harassment and conducts a hearing. Involvedparties are informed of the date and time of the hearingby certified mail, return receipt requested, at least threedays prior to the scheduled hearing. An accused facultymember is given notice pursuant to “Section 212” of thePolicy Manual and relevant sections of the Policy Manualand BRCC statutes.• Hearing is conducted pursuant to procedures establishedby the Committee of Review and in compliance with thepolicy.• Committee presents its findings, along with any per tinentinformation, to the Chancellor for further dispensation,which usually takes place within 10 working days after theconclusion of the hearing.• The Chancellor renders a final decision and notifies theinvolved parties within a reasonable period of time.

6. PenaltiesAny person found in violation of the policies and procedures ofBRCC is subject to dismissal and/or other sanctions deemedappropriate.65

Appendix C – Sexual Assault PolicyEmergency Telephone Number 225-216-8888When reporting a sexual assault, confidentiality is vital. Sexual assault- an act of violence in which a person subjects a victim to contact ofa sexual nature against the victim’s will - is an illegal act on the BRCCcampus. Sexual assault includes rape, assault to com mit rape, sexualbattery, aggravated sexual battery, object rape, statutory rape, sodomy,aggravated sodomy, public indecency, and stalking. Sexual assault, in itsvarious forms, is defined under Louisiana law.Procedures1. Students should immediately report incidents of sexual assaultto the BRCC Office of Public Safety.2. The Office of Public Safety will write an inci dent report and notifythe Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.3. Students will be assisted in seeking counseling and follow-upmedical care, addressing academic concerns, and reportingincident(s) to the appropriate authorities. It is crucial that avictim receive prompt medical attention. For medical andcounseling services, contact the Baton Rouge Crisis InterventionCenter’s 24-hour crisis line at 225.924.39004. A victim of sexual assault should preserve any evidence thatcan be used to prove an occurrence of sexual assault. Victimsare advised to consult law enforcement officials beforeshowering, bathing, changing, or laundering clothing wornduring an as sault. Even if a victim bathes, showers, or somehowcompromises evidence, the victim should report the assault.Valuable informa tion can still be obtained and an investigationconducted from remaining evidence taken from a victim’sperson.5. After a sexual assault is reported, campus personnel should takereasonable and necessary steps to secure the crime scene andprotect the victim.66

Rights and Responsibilities of the Victim1. A report of sexual assault is treated seriously and the victimtreated with dignity. Campus organizations/personnel whodeal with sexual assaults should be contacted to assist thevictim.2. A victim has the right to have the alleged sexual assault(s)investigated and adjudicated by the duly constituted criminaland civil authorities of the governmental jurisdiction where thealleged incident(s) occurred; and to full and prompt cooperationand assistance of campus personnel in notifying theproper authorities. Campus disciplinary proceedings are held inaddi tion to these procedures.3. Campus personnel are prohibited from pressuring a victimto 1) not report the crime(s) to civil/criminal investigatingauthorities, campus law enforcement personnel, or disciplinaryauthorities, or 2) report the crimes less than what actuallyoccurred.4. BRCC offers a victim advice, assistance, or representation atcam pus disciplinary proceedings, the same as offered to theaccused.5. A victim is notified of the outcome of the disciplinaryproceedings.6. Campus personnel should cooperate in obtaining, securing, andmaintaining evidence (including medical examination documentation)required to prove the occurrence of criminal sexualassault for subsequent legal proceedings.7. BRCC personnel are to contact and exercise the option(s) providedby state and federal laws and regulations regarding mandatorytesting of a sexual assault suspect(s) for communicablediseases and in notifying a victim of the results of the testing.8. A victim is provided information regarding counseling.Rights of the Accused1. The accused has the right to have the alleged sexual assault(s)investigated and adjudicated by the duly constituted criminaland civil authorities of the governmental jurisdiction where the67

68alleged incident(s) occurred; and to fulland prompt cooperation and assistanceof campus personnel in notifying theproper au thorities and in providingany exculpatory information. Campusdisciplinary proceedings are held inaddition to these procedures.2. BRCC offers a victim advice, assistance, orrepresentation at cam pus disciplinaryproceedings, the same as offered to theaccuser.3. The accused is notified of the outcome of the disciplinaryproceedings.4. The accused receives full and prompt cooperation from campuspersonnel in obtaining, securing, and maintaining evidencethat may disprove the occurrence of criminal sexual assault insubse quent legal proceedings.5. The accused is provided information regarding counseling.

Appendix D – Federal Educational Rights and PrivacyAct (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guarantees studentsthe following rights in respect to personal educational records:1. The right to request access to personal educational records forinspection and review within 45 days after the date that thecollege receives the request. A student should submit a writtenrequest to the Executive Director of Enrollment Services thatidentifies the records that the student wishes to review. Thiscollege official arranges for the student to inspect the recordsand notifies him/her of a time and place to review them. Ifstudent records are maintained by a person other than the ExecutiveDirector of Enrollment Services, the student is advisedwhich college official the student should contact.2. The right to request that one’s educational record be amended,if a student believes that his/her records are inaccurate. Thestudent should submit a written request to the college officialresponsible for maintaining student records and clearly identifythe part of his/her record that needs to be modified and statethe reasons why. If the college does not amend the record asrequested, the college is obligated to notify the student of thedecision and advise the student of his/her right to a hearing. Informationregarding hearing procedures is provided at the timethe student is notified that a hearing has been scheduled.3. The right to consent to disclosures of personal informationcontained in educational records, unless FERPA has previouslyau thorized a disclosure without consent. FERPA permitsdisclosure of information to school officials who havelegitimate educational interests. A school official, accordingto FERPA, is defined as A) a person employed by the college inan administrative, supervisory, academic, or research position,or a support staff member (includ ing personnel in the Officeof Environmental and Public Safety); B) a person or companywith whom the college is contracted (an attorney, an auditor,or a collection agent); C) a person serving on the LouisianaBoard of Regents; D) or a student serving on a com mittee in anofficial capacity such as a disciplinary or grievance committee,or assisting a school official in performing his/her offi cial duties.69

A school official has a legitimate educational interest if he/sheneeds to review an educational record in order to perform his/her professional responsibilities.4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educationconcerning alleged failures by the college to comply withthe requirements of FERPA.Directory InformationThe following information can be legitimately used in the BRCC Directory:1. Student’s current enrollment status, full- or part-time2. Dates of attendance at BRCC3. Types of degrees/certificates received4. Field of study5. Height and weight of athletes6. Most recent high school attended7. Photograph(s)8. Participation in officially recognized BRCC activities/sportsThe college can legally disclose this information without prior writtenconsent from a student or parent, unless the student or parent haspreviously notified the college, in writing, that he/she does not want thisinformation disseminated or published.Students who do not want personal information included in the directoryshould complete a Deletion Request in the Office of EnrollmentServices located in the Bienvenue Student Center. BRCC only distributesstudent information as defined in the FERPA guidelines.70

Appendix E – Academic Integrity PolicyBaton Rouge Community College expects the highest standards ofacademic integrity from its students and faculty. Academic integrity isessential for equitable learning and assessment. Faculty and studentsshare equal responsibility in maintainingacademic honesty. Students must adhereto academic rules and regulations setby the college. All aspects of cheating,fabrication, plagiarism, misuse ofacademic resources, misrepresentation,violation of class rules, and complicityconstitute academic misconduct; anddisciplinary action will be taken by thecollege.Categories and Definitions of Academic DishonestyCheating is the intentional use of inappropriate and unauthorizedassistance, information, materials, or study aids; submitting multipleinformation on the same or part of the same work to differentinstructors for different assignments in the same semester or differentsemesters; receipt of unauthorized assistance, information, or materialsover a cellular telephone, electronic device, or other source fortests, quizzes, papers, projects, or other academic assignments; andcommitting an act of conspiracy for the purpose of defrauding.Fabrication is the misrepresentation of a signature or document as anoriginal and/or authentic copy. It is the contrivance of any part of anindividual or group assignment; falsification of an official document ofthe college or an outside agency such as Add/Drop or Excused Absenceslips; the submission of false medical documentation; the fabrication oralteration of data/results; the presentation of someone else’s results inexperiments or laboratory assignments; or the citation of sources thatare not used or have not been consulted.Plagiarism is using another’s idea(s), words, data, arguments, orsentence structure in academic assignments and claiming them as one’sown without proper documentation or citation.Misuse of Academic Resources prohibits students, faculty or staff from71

endering print or electronic resources unavailable, altering suchresources in a manner that renders them useless from their original formor purpose, using computer accounts without receiving authorization,altering passwords, violating library procedures, or intentionallymisusing educational materials.Misrepresentation is intentionally presenting oneself as someone else;intentionally representing a condition/situation as more or less than whatactually is in order to gain credit; or making concessions on individual/group work including make-up tests, projects, and class assignments.Violation of class rules is the intentional failure to follow class rules asreferenced in an instructor’s course syllabus with regards to academicassignments and class behavior.Complicity is willing involvement with another in academic misconduct.Software fraud is the unlawful downloading and copying of copyrightedcomputer software and using it to complete academic work.Multiple submissions are submissions of academic work previouslycompleted and submitted by someone else.Unsanctioned collaboration occurs when a student is assigned to workindependently on an out-of-class project; and he/she solicits outside help.Academic Offenses and SanctionsA student found guilty of academic dishonesty or misconduct receivesdiscipline commensurate with the violation committed. Discipline isbased on the a) nature of the violation, b) number of times the studentviolated the policies of BRCC, and c) the contribution of facts submittedby the instructor. Violations are classified into three levels. For eachlevel, a corresponding disciplinary action is assigned.72Level I ViolationsLevel I violations occur because the student is inexperienced or lacks theknowledge regarding the principles of academic integrity. The violationusually occurs on a fraction of the total coursework, is not extensive,and/or occurs on a minor assignment. Examples of this type of violation

are unsanctioned collaboration on academic work or failure to giveproper acknowledgement in a portion of an assignment. Sanction: Lossof a percentage of credit or an “F” on the assignment.Level II ViolationsLevel II violations occur in a greater portion of coursework. An example of thisviolation is plagiarism in a large portion of work or in submitting someoneelse’s work as one’s own. Sanction: a reduced grade or an “F” for the course.Level III ViolationsLevel III violations are the most serious violations of academic honestyand involve a major portion of academic work that the studentcompletes in meeting course requirements. Examples are collaboratingbefore an examination for the exchange of information obtainedfrom illegitimate sources, or purchasing term papers or other similarmaterials. Sanction: An “F” in the affected course, action recorded asacademic misconduct on the student’s permanent record, academicprobation, and/or expulsion from BRCC.Additional Consequences of Violating the Academic Honesty PolicyBRCC faculty, staff, and administrators are obligated to report overtacts of academic misconduct and dishonesty. A student who commitsacademic misconduct/dishonesty not only faces college censure orexpulsion, but jeopardizes his/her future educational and occupationalopportunities. Prospective employers and educational institutionsfrequently request recommendation(s) from the college regarding anindividual’s moral or ethical behavior, and faculty/administrators areobligated to report any acts of academic misconduct/dishonesty to apotential employer.Policy OversightThe BRCC Appeals and Exceptions Quality Team acts as an appellateboard for hearing cases of academic misconduct/dishonesty. The teamreviews appeals once a month.ProceduresThe class instructor initiates the procedure by providing evidence ofacademic misconduct/dishonesty. He/She counsels the involved studentand gives the Appeals and Exceptions Quality Team details of the incident,73

along with documentation proving that misconduct/dishonesty occurred.The instructor forwards the documentation to the academic deanof the division, who maintains a record of the incident and includesother documentation relatedto the incident. The academicdean forwards a copy of thedocumentation to the ViceChancellor for Student Affairs.If the student disagrees with theinstructor’s decision, he/she shouldpetition, in writing, the academicdean of the division within threebusiness days following the receipt of the decision to request a review. hedean must reply, in writing, within five business days after receiving therequest.After reviewing the request, the academic dean informs the involvedfaculty member of his/her decision. Should the instructor disagreewith the decision of the dean, the instructor should respond, in writing,pointing out additional facts/documentation of the incident. Theacademic dean will render a final decision and issue a decision, inwriting, within five business days.If the academic dean upholds the instructor’s decision, and the studentdisagrees, the student can complete an Appeal Form, which can beobtained in the Office of Enrollment Services located in the BienvenueStudent Center. Along with the Appeal Form, the student must includea copy of the dean’s written response, and any documentation relatedto the student’s claim. The completed form should be forwarded to thechairperson of the Appeals and Exceptions Quality Team within threebusiness days after receiving the dean’s response.74The Appeals and Exceptions Quality Team reviews each appeal fairlyand without bias. A decision will be rendered based on the facts of thesubmitted documentation and according to the policies set forth bythe college. The original file will be forwarded to the Vice Chancellor forStudent Affairs. The decision of the team is final and cannot be appealed.

Appendix F – Academic Suspension Appeal Policyand Procedures - Student, Registrar, andAppeals CommitteeStudents on academic suspension for the first or second time can appeal.1. Enrollment Services will place a suspension notice on student’stranscript that can be electronically viewed as part of thestudent’s grades2. Students can appeal their suspension.3. Students can obtain an Appeal Form in the Office of EnrollmentServices, or they can print a copy directly from the BRCC Website/Enrollment Services/Forms.4. Students should write a short piece of correspondence thatdetails the appeal. A student should include any extenuatingcircumstances to support the appeal.5. The Appeals Committee usually meets during the first twoweeks of each month. Additional meetings are conducted onan as need basis.6. An appeal must be submitted at least 10 working days priorto the committee’s meeting, or the appeal will be heard thefollowing month.7. Students are notified by letter of the approval or denial of theappeal.8. Any change to the student’s status is made by the student’smajor department once the Appeals Committee sendsapproved documentation of the result of the appeal.The chairperson completes an appeal approval/denial for each appealsubmitted for review. One copy is retained in the Office of EnrollmentServices for processing and filing and another copy is sent to the ViceChancellor for Student Affairs to be placed in the academic suspensionfiles.75

Appendix G – Alcohol and Drug PolicyDrug Free Schools and Communities ActThe Drug Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989(Public Law 101-226) requires the college to remit certification to theDepartment of Education that it has adopted and implemented aprogram to prevent illicit use of drugs and abuse of alcohol by itsstudents and employees. The program includes:1. standards of conduct concerning the unlawful possession, use,or distribution of drugs; and the illegal use of alcohol by studentsand employees on college property or at any college activity2. a description of the legal sanctions for violating the law3. a clear statement of the college’s sanctions issued for thecommission of these types of violations4. a description of any drug and alcohol counseling, treatment, orrehabilitation services offered at BRCC5. a description of the health risks associated with the use of illicitdrugs and abuse of alcohol.The information below complies with the requirements of the act.Statement of PurposeAlcohol abuse is a major issue in the community and on collegecampuses. Use of alcohol or drugs can lead to physical abuse, daterape, auto accidents, violence, health issues and other self-destructivebehaviors.Baton Rouge Community College complies with state, federal, andlocal laws pertaining to alcohol and enforces underage drinking laws.BRCC policy prohibits the consumption, possession, or distribution ofalcoholic beverages and disciplines individuals under the influence ofany controlled substance while on college property or participating incollege-sponsored trips or activities.The use, possession, or distribution of illegal drugs or being under theinfluence of a controlled substance is strictly prohibited on collegeproperty or while participating in college-sponsored events.76

College SanctionsDisciplinary actions are taken for the commission of violationspertaining to the BRCC drug policy by any student, faculty, or staff.Depending on the nature of the offense, disciplinary action takes theform of a written reprimand, a suspension, a demotion, a reductionin pay, or termination of affiliation with BRCC. Disciplinary actionsfor students are issued in accordance to school policies. Examplesof sanctions include warnings, probation, exclusion, restitution,suspension of privileges, community service, termination ofemployment and/or expulsion/suspension from the college.Legal SanctionsIt is unlawful in Louisiana to produce, manufacture, distribute, dispense,or possess illegal drugs. The most common illegal drugs on collegecampuses are marijuana, opium derivatives, hallucinogens, depressants,cocaine, cocaine derivatives, and amphetamines. The Criminal Code ofLouisiana carries specific penalties for the possession and use of illegaldrugs. It is also unlawful in Louisiana for anyone under 21 years of ageto purchase/possess alcoholic beverages for any reason or anywhereopen to the public.Controlled Dangerous Substances Sch I –Sch IV (R.S. 40:981.3)It is unlawful to possess, sell, distribute, or manufacture drugs listedin the statute. The drugs include, but are not limited to, marijuana,cocaine, “crack” cocaine, methamphetamines, heroine, “rush” LSD,“ruthies,” and prescription drugs without having obtained a prescriptionfrom a licensed physician. Persons found guilty of one of these drugviolations are subject to a fine of not less then $500, may be imprisonedat hard labor for up to 30 years or; if found selling illegal drugs oncampus, can be imprisoned at hard labor for up to 45 years.77

Area Programs Available for Drug/Alcohol Counseling/ Treatment/Rehabilitation/Support ServicesOn CampusThe Center for Academic Success, Magnolia South, 225-216-8019.Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area Resources for Student Assistance.Concern Agency Location PhoneAIDS / HIV Our Lady of the Lake 5000 Hennesey Blvd. 225.765.8917Regional Medical Center Baton Rouge, LA 70808Friends for Life - Capital Area 4521 Jamestown Ave., Ste. 13 225.923.2277HIV/AIDS Services, Inc. Baton Rouge, LA 70808Battered Women’s Program North Baton Rouge Women’s Help 7515 Scenic Hwy. 225.359.9001Baton Rouge, LA 70874Baton Rouge City Police 225.389.3800B.R. Sheriff’s Dept 225.389.8000BRCC Police 225.216.8888Cancer American Cancer Society 4848 North Blvd. 225.927.0782Baton Rouge, LA 70806Crisis/Suicide Baton Rouge Crisis 225.924.3900Intervention CenterLA Department of 3843 Harding Blvd. 225.359.9315Health and Hospitals Health Center Baton Rouge, LA 70807Margaret Dumas MentalEating Disorders LSU Psychological Services Center 236 Audubon Hall 225.578.1494Baton Rouge, LA 70803Elderly and Disabled Advocate Center for the 225.925.8884Elderly and DisabledGambling Problem Gambling Anonymous 3151 Dena Lynn Ave 225.924.3900Baton Rouge, LA 70816Gay Concerns National Lesbian, Gay, and LAMBDA Group, Inc. 225.383.0777Bisexual Youth78

Hospitals B.R..General Hospital 225.387.7600Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center 225.765.8826Earl K. Long Medical Center of Baton Rouge 225.358.1162225.775.4858Baton Rouge General (Mid City) 225.387.7000Mental Health TAU Center Referral/COPE line 225.767.1320Our Lady of the Lake 225.767.8900Regional Medical CenterBaton Rouge Mental Health Referral/COPE line 225.925.1906Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of 1801 Florida Blvd. 225.343.8330Greater Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA 70802Narcotics Anonymous P.O. Box 1663 225.381.9609Baton Rouge, LA 70821Detoxification Center 1819 Florida Blvd. 225.389.3325Baton Rouge, LA 70802Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood 4727 Revere Ave. 225.924.0123Baton Rouge, LA 70808Pregnancy Pregnancy Problem Center 4724 Jamestown Ave. 225.924.1400Baton Rouge, LA 70808Rape Rape Treatment Center 1885 Wooddale Blvd., Rm.708 225.925.4437Crime Victims Reparations Board Baton Rouge, LA 70806E.B.R. Parish District Attorney’s 233 St. Ferdinand St. 225.389.3456Office Stop Rape Crisis Center Baton Rouge, LA 70802Sexual Abuse Child Sexual Abuse, Incest 2351 Energy Dr. Ste. 1010 225.925.9520Counseling and Referrals Baton Rouge, LA 70808LA Council on Child AbuseSexually Transmitted Diseases LA Dept. of Health & Hospitals/ Office of Public Health 225.342.1799Sexually Transmitted950 E. Washington St.Disease Clinic Baton Rouge, LA 70802United Way United Way Information Line 225.923.2114The Phone 225.924.390079

Appendix H – Student PublicationsFreedom of the Press StatementOfficially recognized BRCC student publicationsare free from censorship, and student editors arepermitted to develop editorial policies and determinethe coverage and content of the publications. Oncampus, students are afforded freedom of the pressand speech, as guaranteed in the First Amendment tothe Constitution of the United States. These rights willnot be impinged upon by the college or any of itsagencies, faculty, staff, or administrators.Student journalists can report on and editorializeabout controversial issues that might affect thecollege, community, nation, and the world. However, when reporting,the BRCC student press is expected to practice responsible journalism.Student journalists should never use obscene material, write libelousarticles, or incorporate material that intentionally interferes or disruptsthe educational process. Though BRCC does not review student writtenmaterials prior to printing, student editors should be reminded that theyare legally liable for publishing and distributing materials which mightinclude damaging information.Definitions of Unprotected Speech1. Students should never print, publish, or distribute obscene material.Obscene materials - sexually explicit material that offensivelydescribes/depicts lewd images of the genitals and/or promotesa prurient interest in sex; or similarly offensive, indecent materiallacking any serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value.2. Students are forbidden from publishing or distributing libelousmaterial. Libelous statements - false statements willfully ornegligently published that can injure an individual’s or business’reputation in the community. Typically, it must be proven that astatement is libelous and was published without forethought or withmalice; that there was a reckless disregard for truth, and the editorpurposefully did not check the accuracy of the statement prior toprinting/distributing it.80

Under the “fair comment rule,” a student is free to expressan opinion on any matter of public interest. Students maycriticize college policy and the performance of faculty, staff, oradministrators as long as the criticism is not libelous.3. Students cannot publish or distribute publications at BRCC that causedisruption of the educational process. However, college officials areobligated to protect those who support unpopular views.4. Disruption - student rioting; unlawful seizures of property;destruction of property; or substantial student participationin a college boycott, sit-in, or walkout; or other types of civildisobedience. Materials containing racial, religious or ethnic slurs,though distasteful; and materials that stimulate heated discussionsor debate are not considered disruptive. Publications are disruptive ifthe context of the message is inflammatory.BRCC TodayBRCC Today is the official publication created, written, and edited byBRCC students. It informs, educates, entertains, and provides the collegecommunity with an objective and timely reported publication in anopen forum free of administrative censorship. The student staff followsaccepted journalistic standards and local, state and federal laws thatgovern free expression.81

Appendix I – Academic Renewal Policy82BRCC provides students who, afterdropping out or being suspendedbecause of failure to meet the college’srequired academic standards, anopportunity to matriculate in aneducational environment again.1. At least two (2) semesters mustelapse from the end of thesemester in which the studentwas last registered for credit atany college/university and thetime in which the student can reapply and register at BRCC.2. A student must submit an Application for Academic Amnesty tothe Office of Enrollment Services in the semester in which thestudent intends to register at BRCC.3. The Office of Enrollment Services evaluates each applicationand only recommends those who satisfy the academicrequirements and indicate the potential for a successfulcompletion of studies. Applying for academic amnesty doesnot ensure that a student will be approved for amnesty.4. No prior academic credit carries forward from a degreeprogram; however, the prior academic activity remains part ofthe student’s overall academic record.5. If academic amnesty is granted, the re-entry date to the collegeis entered on the student’s transcript, and the student is given/sent a statement explaining that the use of any previously earnedcredits and quality points is prohibited. This helps the student1) meet degree requirements, 2) compute an accurate GPAwhich determines the student’s ability to earn an undergraduatecertificate/degree, and 3) determine his/her graduation status.6. Upon receiving academic amnesty, the student becomes afirst-time student and begins with a new record that shows nosemester credit hours attempted, no quality points earned, andno prior suspensions.7. A student demonstrating competency in a given field isadmitted in advanced standing (without credit) or with a waiverof requirements, just as for an entering first-time student.

8. BRCC accepts academic amnesty transferred from anotherinstitution. However, academic amnesty may be granted onlyonce, regardless of the number of institutions the student hasattended.9. Students in the program are cautioned that some two-year,four-year, and graduate/professional schools compute theundergraduate GPA on all semester credit hours attemptedwhen applications are considered for admissions.10. All hours will continue to be used to determine SatisfactoryAcademic Progress in order to satisfy requirements needed forthe Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.83

Appendix J – Student Organization and FundraisingProjects PolicyFundraising, as pertaining to student organizations, is the seekingof funds/support by a student group from sources other than fromits members, including procurement of supplies and other formsof support; the selling/distribution of items, materials, products, orservices; and the sponsorship of events.84Only officially registered student clubs/organizations at BRCC areauthorized to conduct fundraising activities.1. Student clubs/organizations considering a fundraising projectmust obtain a Fundraising Proposal Application from the Officeof External Resources or the Office of Student Programs andResources (SPAR). The proposal must be submitted at least twoweeks prior to the planned activity. The Directors of ExternalResources or of SPAR may approve, modify, or deny proposals.2. Projects that interfere with academic programs or functions,college-operated services, contracts, or college development(fundraising) activities; or competition for products or servicesavailable through existing college contracts of a commercialvendor are not approved.3. Fundraising activities are to be assigned to specific geographicareas on campus.4. Clubs/Organizations are responsible for paying postageassociated with fundraising. Services from the campuspostal service cannot be used by any clubs/organizations forfundraising activities.5. Advertising must comply with the campus policies for theposting of flyers, banners, etc.6. Collection of monies must comply with campus policies; and inorder to be properly process, funds must be maintained in anaccount in the Bursar’s Office.7. BRCC does not accept responsibility for any financialliability with reference to student fundraising. All financialexpenditures are necessary to projects underwritten asconditions for their approval. College funds are not to beutilized to initiate, sustain, or make affirmative the fundraisingactivities of a student club/organization.

8. All fundraising items must be purchased and paid for by theclub/organization upon receipt of the invoicedmerchandise. If funds are not available tocover the entire invoice amount prior todelivery, clubs/organizations are prohibitedfrom entering into contracts with companieswho require payment after the sale. Exception:When a contracted company has specificguidelines which stipulate the division of theprofit between the club/organization and thecontracted company.9. All fundraising activities must abide by local, state, and federallaws and regulations.85

Appendix K – Club/Organization Advisor GuidelinesRules and guidelines for club/organization advisors:1. The Office of Student Programs and Resources (SPAR) mustapprove every activity sponsored by a club/organization, andthe activity must be approved by SPAR at least one week priorto the event.2. At least one advisor’s signature is required on each StudentActivity Request Form.3. Every activity must have at least one advisor present for theduration of the event. The SPAR Office approves exceptions tothis rule.4. Advisors are responsible for ensuring that regular meetings ofthe club/organization and its executive committee are held.5. Any money collected by a student club/organization must bedeposited into a registered campus account in the name of theclub/organization at the Office of Accounting and Finance.6. Advisors must be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct.7. The main advisor for each club/organization must maintain anaccurate roster of the club/organization members, a copy ofthe constitution, and the names and contact information of anyother club advisors. This information is filed with SPAR.8. The main advisor should know each club/organizationmember’s current academic status and maintain an accuraterecord of this information in SPAR.9. Club/Organization advisors are required to attend a mandatoryclub/organization advisor meeting at the beginning ofeach semester. The spring meeting is held for new advisorsonly. Current or returning advisors will receive an update ofoperating rules and procedures in the spring.10. Assistance or technical support is provided by the Director of SPAR.86

Appendix L – Default Prevention and ManagementA Plan for Student and School SuccessOverviewSection I- Early Stages of EnrollmentSection II- Late Stages of EnrollmentSection III- After Students Leave SchoolSection IV- Enhanced Entrance and Exit CounselingSection V- Tools and Activities for SchoolsOverviewBRCC is committed to promoting studentsuccess by helping our students learn, graduate,obtain employment, and demonstrate financialresponsibility through repayment of the funds theyborrow to finance their education. An in-depthplan, structured with the student in mind, is keyto ensuring that the college’s default preventionand management goals are met. These are themeasures and the tools used to promote student and school success byincreasing retention and reducing student loan delinquency/default.There are five facets of the plan.1. Early Stages of Enrollment2. Late Stages of Enrollment3. After Students Leave School4. Enhanced Entrance and Exit Counseling5. Tools and Activities for SchoolsSection I- Early Stages of EnrollmentEntrance CounselingBRCC requires first time borrowers of the William D. Ford Direct Loanprogram to participate in entrance counseling. During online entrancecounseling, students receive information explaining how the masterpromissory note works, emphasizing the importance of repaying theloan, describing the consequences of default, and showing borrowerssample monthly repayment amounts based on their program ofstudy. BRCC entrance counseling includes financial literacy to ensure87

that borrowers thoroughly understand all information. The collegecollects as much contact information about borrowers as possibleduring entrance counseling to facilitate future contact if needed.These activities will help make students moreknowledgeable and responsible borrowers, andwill result in fewer defaulters as well.Financial Literacy for BorrowersBRCC provides borrowers with informationconcerning the income potential of occupationsrelevant to their course of study, counselingat various stages of enrollment, interactivetools to manage debt, repayment options,and school contact information. BRCC offersthis information through a variety of media such as video counseling,college success skills classes, publications, e-tutorials, electronicnewsletters to email accounts, insertion of information in award letters,or a combination of these methods. BRCC does not allow credit cardcompanies on the campus. We also provide borrowers with entrancecounseling material and the following resources, at minimum, atenrollment and following graduation or withdrawal:• Estimate of required monthly payments on the borrower’s loan balance,• Loan servicer contact information,• Contact information for delinquency and default preventionassistance on campus,• Introduction to NSLDS for Students,• Repaying Your Student Loans publication.Early Identification and Counseling for Students at-RiskStudents at-risk are generally considered to be borrowers whowithdraw prematurely from their educational programs, borrowerswho do not meet standards of satisfactory academic progress, or both.BRCC identifies and counsels at-risk borrowers, focusing on the causesof withdrawal or unsatisfactory academic progress and solutions toresolve these matters. The end result of working with at-risk studentswill be more borrowers completing their educational programs,equating to a higher retention rate for the school and lower numbers ofdefaulted borrowers.88

Communication Across CampusCommunication of information relevant to the prevention andmanagement of defaults is a school-wide effort.Information regarding borrowers’ academic progress andenrollment status are components of the data received byall relevant offices across campus, including the Bursar’sOffice. Accurate and timely communication among schoolentities and the Department ensure that the right aid isgetting to the right student…it also enables us to complywith regulations regarding standards of administrativecapabilities, accurate and timely reporting of borrowers’enrollment status, and satisfactory academic progress.Default Prevention and Retention StaffBRCC provides a dedicated staff to establish working relationships withborrowers from early in the students’ experience through repayment.The staff will also help with student retention activities which is a key toschool and student success, as well as default reduction.Section II-Late Stages of EnrollmentDuring the later stages of enrollment and after students have left school,there are several default prevention and management activities employedto help reduce defaults and ensure borrower and school success.Exit CounselingBRCC requires exit counseling for borrowers upon graduation ortransfer. Exit counseling is an effective way to prevent defaults and isoften the last opportunity that borrowers have to work with someone atBRCC regarding their loans. The counseling focuses on fully explainingrepayment plans and choices that fit the borrowers’ needs. BRCC usesexit counseling as an opportunity to clear up any misconceptionsstudents may have about their loan obligations and re-emphasize theconsequences of default.WithdrawalsMany borrowers who default on their loans are borrowers whowithdrew from school prior to completing their academic programs.These borrowers, who are at the highest risk of default, can oftenbe identified while still on campus. Early identification and timely89

intervention improve student retention and reduce the number ofdefaulted loans. In addition to the regulatory requirement of providingexit counseling to students, BRCC will attempt to work with studentseven after they have left school by encouraging them to complete theirprograms of study and helping them resolve the issue(s) that promptedtheir withdrawal.Timely and Accurate Enrollment ReportingBRCC reports enrollment accurately and in a timely manner. Thisactivity ensures that borrowers receive their full grace period and thatcontacts from the loan servicer, such as correspondence and telephonecalls, occur in the appropriate timing and sequence. BRCC uses amonthly schedule of reporting enrollment status changes, which helpsto ensure the accuracy of the data submitted.Section III- After Students Leave SchoolBRCC utilizes simple and effective default prevention and managementactivities that help borrowers during repayment.NSLDS Date Entered Repayment (DER) ReportTwice each month, BRCC compares loan and attendance reportsto institutional records, and makes any necessary corrections tothe borrowers’ status. This results in more accurate data that helpsborrowers with entering repayment in the correct cohort year andenables BRCC to receive accurate default rates.90Early Stage Delinquency Assistance (ESDA)ESDA begins at the time of separation or early in the grace period. ESDAis a highly focused effort by lenders, guarantors, and schools to assistparticular borrowers with preparing for entry into loan repayment.Certain borrowers, such as those who have failed to complete theiracademic program or share certain characteristics (for example, specificacademic or related experiences), may be more likely to encounterdifficulties initiating and maintaining timely loan repayments. ESDAactivities afford lenders, guarantors, and schools an opportunity toprovide focused, enhanced loan counseling, borrower education,and personal support during the grace period, and in so doing helpdecrease the chances of later loan default. In addition to ESDA, BRCCwill utilize default aversion assistance offered by guarantors, when

applicable, and similar assistance from the Direct Loan Servicer forborrowers who are at least 60 days delinquent.Late Stage Delinquency Assistance (LSDA)BRCC will help to re-establish critical communication during thelate stages of delinquency, serving as a liaison between delinquentborrowers and staff experienced in borrower assistance. LSDAtechniques will enable BRCC to rescue severely delinquent borrowers(borrowers who are more than 240 but less than 361 days delinquent)from default. Several telephone calls a month let the most delinquentborrowers know that they have options and that help is available.Maintaining Contact with Former StudentsBy collecting ample reference information including cell phonenumbers and e-mail addresses, BRCC will have the resources to maintaincontact with former students. Allowing borrowers to continue to useschool e-mail accounts after they have left campus is convenient toborrowers and is also a quick, easy, and effective method of contactingthem after they have left school. Contacting borrowers is an essentialactivity upon which successful default prevention and managementcan be built. Contact from the school is an effective technique to save aborrower from the negative consequences of default.Loan Record Detail Report (LRDR) Data ReviewBRCC, borrowers, and the loan program benefit from examination ofboth draft and official CDR data to ensure that the rates are accurate andthat the correct borrowers and loans are included. BRCC will challengeall incorrect data reflected in the CDR, request an adjustment if needed,and/or submit an appeal of inaccurate data as reflected in the officialCDR, when applicable.Section IV-Enhanced Entrance and Exit CounselingEntrance and exit counseling will include the following:Requests for Borrower Information• During entrance and exit counseling, information is obtained fromborrowers regarding references and family members beyond thoserequested on the loan application, and cell phone numbers and emailaddresses are requested for borrowers and for family members;91

• During exit counseling, updated information is obtained from borrowersincluding their addresses, cell phone numbers, email addresses, andthe addresses of their references and various family members.Information Provided about Repaying the Loan• Estimated balance of loan(s) when the borrower completes the program;• Interest rate on the borrower’s loan(s);• Name, address and telephone number for the borrower’s lender;• A sample loan repayment schedule (during exit counseling), based onthe borrower’s total loan indebtedness;• Estimated monthly income that the borrower can reasonably expect toreceive in his or her first year of employment based on the educationreceived;• Estimated date of the borrower’s first scheduled payment.Reminders about Personal Financial Management and Title IVLoans• BRCC will provide financial literacy resources to borrowers atenrollment, throughout attendance, and following graduation orwithdrawal;• Students should borrow only what is needed, and can cancel or returnany funds in excess of what is needed;• Borrowers must inform their lenders immediately of any change ofname, address, telephone number, or social security number;• If a borrower is unable to make a scheduled payment, he or she shouldcontact the lender before the payments due date to discuss a changein repayment plan or other repayment options;• General information will be provided about:o Repayment options; ando The sale of loans by lenders and the use by lenders of outsidecontractors to service loans92

Section V- Tools and Activities for SchoolsThe following links are tools BRCC staff and students can use to ensure dataaccuracy and employ effective loan counseling and default prevention andmanagement techniques to aid students.Where do I begin?FSA Assessments for Default Prevention and Managementhttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/qamodule/DefaultManagement/DefaultManagement.htmlLoan CounselingStudents and Counselorshttp://www.studentaid.ed.govThe Student Guide and NSLDS for Studentshttp://www.studentaid.ed.govHow much will it cost?http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/http://www.dlssonline.com/tools/search.asp (for Direct Loan Borrowers)How will I pay for it?http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.htmlWill I make enough money in my chosen occupation to repay student loansI receive?http://www.bls.gov/search/ooh.asp?ct=OOHhttp://data.bls.gov/PDQ/outside.jsp?survey=ncRepaying Your Student Loanshttp://www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/repaying_loans/index.htmlOmbudsman Officehttp://www.ombudsman.ed.govEnsuring Student Loan Repayment Best Practices for Schoolshttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0119stuhbkbestprectice.htmlSFA Assessments for Schoolshttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/IFAPWebApp/qualityassurance/SFAAssessment.jspMapping Your Futurehttp://www.mapping-your-future.orgJump Start Coalition for Personal Financial Literacyhttp://www.jumpstart.orgEnrollment Reporting and Data AccuracyNSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide, formerly SSCR User’s Guidehttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/nsldsmaterials/010904NSLDSEnrollRepGuide.htmlNSLDS Date Entered Repayment Report, School Repayment InformationLoan Detail Report, and Enrollment Reporting Summary Reporthttps://www.nsldsfap.ed.govNSLDS Reports, requesting and formatting questionshttps://www.nsldsfap.ed.gov (Reports Tab) NSLDS User IDCPS/WAN Technical Support 1-800-330-594793

NSLDS Customer Support 1-800-999-8219Cohort Default Rate Guide for information on challenges, adjustments, andappealshttp://ifap.ed.gov/DefaultManagement/DefaultManagement.htmlDefault PreventionFSA Assessmentshttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/qamodule/DefaultManagement/DefaultManagement.htmlEnsuring Student Loan Repayment Best Practiceshttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/0119stuhbkbestprectice.htmlNSLDS Reports and Exit Counselinghttps://www.nsldsfap.ed.govNSLDS Reports, requesting and formatting questionshttps://www.nsldsfap.ed.gov (Reports Tab) NSLDS User IDCPS/WAN Technical Support 1-800-330-5947NSLDS Customer Support 1-800-999-8219Late Stage Delinquency Assistance (LSDA) Guide:For Direct Loan Schools, Direct Loan Servicing/Schools website, accessedvia COD websitehttp://www.cod.ed.govFor FFEL Schools, Default Prevention Strategieshttp://www.ifap.ed.gov/qamodule/DefaultManagement/DefaultManagement.html or contact your guaranty agencyGeneral Connections/PublicationsInformation for Financial aid Professionals (IFAP) Library with publications,training, tools, references, laws, etc.http://www.ifap.ed.govThe Office of Federal Student Aidhttp://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/fsa/index.htmlThe Student Guidehttp://www.studentaid.ed.govNSLDShttps://www.nsldsfap.ed.gov or https://www.nsldsfap.ed.gov/secure/logon.aspED Pubs, the Department of Education Online Publication Ordering System,helps you identify and order free publications from the Department.Examples of resources available at ED Pubs include the following:• Repaying Your Student Loans (in English and Spanish)• The Student Guide• Getting Ready to Pay for College• Counselors and Mentors Handbookwww.edpubs.org1-877-4ED-Pubs or edpubs@inet.ed.gov94

Where to go for HelpThe following chart is designed to help you find assistance. If a contactcannot be found on the chart, call the main number at 225.216.8000.In need of help with . . .Then callAcademic Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8068Center for Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8300Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8019Affirmative Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8601Applications for Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8700Alumni Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8268Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8012BRCC Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8268BRCC Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8004Bursar’s Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8606Business and Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8154Career and Job Placement Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8244COMPASS Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8073Computer Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8113Developmental Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8300Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8503Distance Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8303Dual Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8700English as a Second Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8700Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8068Environmental Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.6888Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8888Dual, Online, and Evening/Weekend College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8303Federal Work Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8005Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8005G.E.D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8300Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.6805Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8603Identification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8000International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.6902Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8300Liberal Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8165Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8303Main Informational Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8000Math and Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.6800Online Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8303Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.268.4011Payroll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8064Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8700Service Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8661Student Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.860695

Student Government Association (SGA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8248In need of help with . . . Then callStudent Programs and Resources (SPAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8652Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8652Student Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8652Student Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8000Study Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8300Telecourses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8303Transferring to another institution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8700Transcripts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8700Tutoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8300Upward Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225-216-8135Veterans Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.216.8641In need of help . . . Then seeAcademic Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterActivities for Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SPAR Student CenterApply for Admission . . . . . . . . Enrollment Services Student Center or BRCC WebsiteBooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bookstore Student CenterCourse Overrides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Academic Deans OfficesDeferred Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bursar’s Office Student CenterDisability Accommodations . . . . . . . . . . .Disability Services Magnolia SouthDisciplinary Actions . . . . . . .Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Governor’s BuildingDual Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterDropping a Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterEnroll in Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Student Center or BRCC WebsiteFERPA (Privacy Act) . . Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Governor’s OfficeFinancial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Office Student CenterFINANCIAL AID APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . FINANCIAL AID Office Student CenterPay Tuition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bursar’s Office Student Center or BRCC WebsiteScholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Office Student CenterResidency Appeal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterSuspension/Probation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterTraffic Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Safety Student CenterTranscript Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterTransfer Student Questions . . . . . . .Advising & Counseling, Magnolia SouthTuition/Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bursar’s Office Student CenterVeterans Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Veteran’s Office Student CenterIDs for Students & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Student CenterIn-state Residency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student CenterWithdrawal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Enrollment Services Student Center96

IndexAcademic and Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9Academic Offerings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Academic Probation and Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-21Additional Rules of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Affordability and Cost of Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Bookstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28BRCC Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81Calculating Grade Point Average . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47Career Services and Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Center for Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15Cheating and Plagiarism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Club/Organization Advisor Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-50/86Clubs/Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-51Computer Standards of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-40Counseling and Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16Dean’s List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Disability Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Disciplinary Sanctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Display of Non-College Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41Dual, Online & Evening Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13Drops and Withdrawals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Emergency Procedures and Safety Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58F-1 Visa Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8Family Education Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-70Federal Disclosure Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Financial Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-26Fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43Free Expression Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-43Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5Grade Point Average (GPA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-47Graduation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45Graduate Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Graduation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Hazard, Incident, or Injury Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1797

98Honor Societies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Honors Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Identification Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57International Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Learning Resource Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Magnolia Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11Media Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13New Transfer Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Office of Environmental Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Office of Public Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Open Computer Labs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Operating Student Clubs/Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-50Parking on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Protective Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Reporting Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Sales and Solicitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-42Sexual Assault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66-68Sexual Harassment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-65Smoke Free Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58Special Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Standards of Conduct for BRCC Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-40Student Academic Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-21Student Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Student Government Association (SGA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Student Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-85Student Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-43Student Programs and Resources (SPAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-51Student Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51/80-81Suspension Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Teaching and Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Traffic and Parking Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56Upward Bound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Veteran’s Educational Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10Visitors on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Where to go for Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95-96

Baton Rouge Community CollegeFREE SPEECH STUDENT APPLICATIONAll activities must be scheduled at least three days in advanced.Date Submitted:__________________*Requested Date/Time of Activity:__________________*Monday-Thursday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. andFriday 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Submitted by:________________________________B#:_______________Contact Student:_ ____________________________B#:_______________Contact Student Primary Telephone:______________________________Email:_______________________________________________________Alternative Telephone:__________________________________________Alternative Email:______________________________________________Street Address:________________________________________________City:_____________________________ State: _____ Zip Code: _ ________Organization:_ ________________________________________________Anticipated Number of Activity Participants:________________________Title of Activity:_______________________________________________Briefly describe event/activity:___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________99

The activity is open to (check all that apply):_____Members only_____Faculty/staff_____Student body_____General publicWill a speaker participate in this activity?:Yes______ No______If yes, name of speaker__________________________________________Requestors Signature:_ __________________________Date:_ __________SPAR Director Approval: Yes______ No______Signature:_____________________________________Date:_ __________V.C. Student Affairs Approval: Yes______ No______Signature:_____________________________________Date:_ __________Free Speech Disclaimer ----- All information and content of the “FreeSpeech Zone” is for informational and educational purposes only. Allinformation expressed by the individual or organization using the BatonRouge Community College “Free Speech Student Zone” is particular tothe individual/organization, and is not in any way expressing a beliefof Baton Rouge Community College in whole or part.Note: Requests are processed in the order in which they are received. Ifthe same location is requested by two different student groups, the firstreceived is given priority. Carry an approved copy of this application tothe activity. Should it be determined that the activity is in violation ofthe Free Expression Policy and/or college regulations, the activity maybe cancelled at any time.100